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Reality is broken : why games make us better and how they can change the world / Jane McGonigal.
Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal shows how we can harness the power of computer games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness, since her research suggests that gamers are expert problem solvers and collaborators because they regularly cooperate with other players to overcome daunting virtual challenges.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594202850
- ISBN: 9781594202858
- Physical Description: 388 pages : illustrations ; 25cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [364]-378) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why games make us happy -- Reinventing reality -- How very big games can change the world. |
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| Subject: | Video games > Social aspects |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Community College Library | 306.487 M4599r (Text) | 32220001035225 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
- Related Resource: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1107/2010029619-d.html
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Summary:
Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal shows how we can harness the power of computer games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness, since her research suggests that gamers are expert problem solvers and collaborators because they regularly cooperate with other players to overcome daunting virtual challenges.
