Man Play And Games
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Man Play And Games
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Author : Roger Caillois
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2001
Man Play And Games written by Roger Caillois and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Games & Activities categories.
According to Roger Caillois, play is an occasion of pure waste. In spite of this - or because of it - play constitutes an essential element of human social and spiritual development. In this study, the author defines play as a free and voluntary activity that occurs in a pure space, isolated and protected from the rest of life.
Seven Games A Human History
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Author : Oliver Roeder
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Seven Games A Human History written by Oliver Roeder and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with History categories.
A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them. Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Adolescent Gambling
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Author : Mark Griffiths
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1995
Adolescent Gambling written by Mark Griffiths and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Games & Activities categories.
Mark Griffiths has carried out extensive research into why some adolescents get hooked on gambling, how they gamble and what can be done about it. In this book he provides an overview of adolescent gambling worldwide.
Understanding The Games Men Play
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Author : Britten Wilder
language : en
Publisher: Premier Entertainment, L.L.C
Release Date : 2016-06-15
Understanding The Games Men Play written by Britten Wilder and has been published by Premier Entertainment, L.L.C this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-15 with Self-Help categories.
A self help book on male/female relationship on what it takes to keep men happy in a relationship.
Flowerman 2 Player Pencil Paper Word Game Book
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-24
Flowerman 2 Player Pencil Paper Word Game Book written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-24 with categories.
LIKE HANG MAN, ONLY FLOWER-IER! Do you enjoy playing word games with your friends? If so, then this 2 player pencil and paper word game book is PERFECT for you! FLOWERMAN is a fun, sillier version of the game Hang man, but instead of losing their life, the flowerman gets all his petals when the host wins! This FLOWERMAN game book features: 96 game boards Game #s and Names of players for each game so you can keep track of who you play with Word/Phrase box to put the host's chosen word or phrase Used Letter Box for the guesser Full directions for play Hours of technology-free fun! This fun FLOWERMAN game book makes a GREAT GIFT for kids, teens, parents, senior citizens, and anyone who enjoys playing word games! **Like this Game/Puzzle Book? Looking for something a little different? PUZZITIVITY PRESS offers a wonderful assortment of puzzle and game books! Simply click on the author name "Puzzitivity Press" above this description, and check out everything we have to offer. Game and Puzzle books make WONDERFUL, INEXPENSIVE gifts for just about ANYONE! Available for fast shipping with Amazon Prime!**
Rules Of Play
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Author : Katie Salen Tekinbas
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2003-09-25
Rules Of Play written by Katie Salen Tekinbas and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-25 with Computers categories.
An impassioned look at games and game design that offers the most ambitious framework for understanding them to date. As pop culture, games are as important as film or television—but game design has yet to develop a theoretical framework or critical vocabulary. In Rules of Play Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman present a much-needed primer for this emerging field. They offer a unified model for looking at all kinds of games, from board games and sports to computer and video games. As active participants in game culture, the authors have written Rules of Play as a catalyst for innovation, filled with new concepts, strategies, and methodologies for creating and understanding games. Building an aesthetics of interactive systems, Salen and Zimmerman define core concepts like "play," "design," and "interactivity." They look at games through a series of eighteen "game design schemas," or conceptual frameworks, including games as systems of emergence and information, as contexts for social play, as a storytelling medium, and as sites of cultural resistance. Written for game scholars, game developers, and interactive designers, Rules of Play is a textbook, reference book, and theoretical guide. It is the first comprehensive attempt to establish a solid theoretical framework for the emerging discipline of game design.
The Play Of Man
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Author : Karl Groos
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-25
The Play Of Man written by Karl Groos and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-25 with Psychology categories.
This is a comprehensive study of play and its role in human development. The book focuses on the science of play and its significance in human growth and development. It examines the different types of play and how they affect the development of the sensory, motor, and mental abilities of individuals. In this book, Groos provides an in-depth analysis of the different forms of playful experimentation and impulse exercise, such as fighting play, love play, imitative play, and social play. The book also delves into the theory of play from various standpoints, including physiological, biological, psychological, aesthetic, sociological, and pedagogical perspectives.
Sport Play And Ethical Reflection
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Author : Randolph Feezell
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2010-10-01
Sport Play And Ethical Reflection written by Randolph Feezell and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-01 with Philosophy categories.
In paperback for the first time, Randolph Feezell’s Sport, Play, and Ethical Reflection immediately tackles two big questions about sport: “What is it?” and “Why does it attract so many people?” Feezell argues that sports participation is best described as a form of human play, and the attraction for participants and viewers alike derives from both its aesthetic richness and narrative structure. He then claims that the way in which sports encourage serious competition in trivial pursuits is fundamentally absurd, and therefore participation requires a state of irony in the participants, where seriousness and playfulness are combined. Feezell builds on these conclusions, addressing important ethical issues, arguing that sportsmanship should be seen as a kind of Aristotelian mean between the extremes of over- and under-investment in sport. Chapters on cheating, running up the score, and character building stress sport as a rule-governed, tradition-bound practice with standards of excellence and goods internal to the practice. With clear writing and numerous illuminating examples, Feezell demonstrates deep insight into both of his subjects.
Understanding The Games Men Play
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Author : Brittian Wilder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-11
Understanding The Games Men Play written by Brittian Wilder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11 with Interpersonal relations categories.
"A personal guide for understanding your mate and getting what you want and need"--Cover
The Game Design Reader
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Author : Katie Salen Tekinbas
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2005-11-23
The Game Design Reader written by Katie Salen Tekinbas and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-23 with Computers categories.
Classic and cutting-edge writings on games, spanning nearly 50 years of game analysis and criticism, by game designers, game journalists, game fans, folklorists, sociologists, and media theorists. The Game Design Reader is a one-of-a-kind collection on game design and criticism, from classic scholarly essays to cutting-edge case studies. A companion work to Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's textbook Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals, The Game Design Reader is a classroom sourcebook, a reference for working game developers, and a great read for game fans and players. Thirty-two essays by game designers, game critics, game fans, philosophers, anthropologists, media theorists, and others consider fundamental questions: What are games and how are they designed? How do games interact with culture at large? What critical approaches can game designers take to create game stories, game spaces, game communities, and new forms of play? Salen and Zimmerman have collected seminal writings that span 50 years to offer a stunning array of perspectives. Game journalists express the rhythms of game play, sociologists tackle topics such as role-playing in vast virtual worlds, players rant and rave, and game designers describe the sweat and tears of bringing a game to market. Each text acts as a springboard for discussion, a potential class assignment, and a source of inspiration. The book is organized around fourteen topics, from The Player Experience to The Game Design Process, from Games and Narrative to Cultural Representation. Each topic, introduced with a short essay by Salen and Zimmerman, covers ideas and research fundamental to the study of games, and points to relevant texts within the Reader. Visual essays between book sections act as counterpoint to the writings. Like Rules of Play, The Game Design Reader is an intelligent and playful book. An invaluable resource for professionals and a unique introduction for those new to the field, The Game Design Reader is essential reading for anyone who takes games seriously.