Of Dice And Men
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Of Dice And Men
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Author : David M. Ewalt
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-08-20
Of Dice And Men written by David M. Ewalt and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-20 with Games & Activities categories.
Updated with new chapters and an introduction for the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the fascinating and authoritative history of Dungeons & Dragons that “tracks D&D’s turbulent rise, fall, and survival, from its heyday in the 1980s…to the 21st century” (The Wall Street Journal), by award-winning journalist David M. Ewalt. Even if you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons, you probably know someone who has: the game has had a profound influence on our culture, and 2014 marks the intriguing role-playing phenomenon’s 40th anniversary. Released decades before the Internet and social media, Dungeons & Dragons inspired one of the original nerd subcultures and is still revered by more than 30 million fans. Now, the authoritative history and magic of the game are revealed by an award-winning journalist and lifelong D&D player. In Of Dice and Men, David Ewalt describes the development of Dungeons & Dragons from the game’s origins on the battlefields of ancient Europe through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides to its apotheosis as father of the modern video-game industry. As he chronicles the surprising history of the game’s origins (a history largely unknown even to hardcore players) and examines D&D’s lasting impact, Ewalt weaves laser-sharp subculture analysis with his own present-day gaming experiences, “writing about the world of fantasy role-playing junkies with intelligence, dexterity, and even wisdom” (Ken Jennings). An enticing blend of history, journalism, narrative, and memoir, Of Dice and Men sheds light on America’s most popular form of collaborative entertainment.
Of Dice And Men
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Author : David M. Ewalt
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-08-20
Of Dice And Men written by David M. Ewalt and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-20 with Games & Activities categories.
A definitive look at Dungeons & Dragons traces its origins on the battlefields of ancient Europe through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides and to its apotheosis as father of the modern video game industry.
Cutting Edge Issues In Business Ethics
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Author : Mollie Painter-Morland
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-07-22
Cutting Edge Issues In Business Ethics written by Mollie Painter-Morland and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-22 with Business & Economics categories.
Business ethics originated in the United States as an offshoot of theoretical ethics and as part of a movement in applied ethics that was initiated with medical ethics. Although a few small religious-based colleges and universities offered courses in business ethics just after the Second World War, business ethics as an academic ?eld developed most seriously in many universities in the early 1970s. The ?eld of medical ethics was well-developed by then, and it was a natural step to think about ethical issues in business as well. There was also a public reaction to a number of corporate scandals (e.g., price ?xing, the Lockheed Japanese bribery allegations, the Goodyear airbrake scandal, etc. that encouraged universities to begin teaching the subject). Business ethics as an academic ?eld was originally developed by philosophers, most of whom had come out of the analytic or Anglo-American philosophical tra- tions and who had been trained in classical ethics, on Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Bentham and perhaps Dewey. The resulting ?eld then, has been dominated by this thinking. Although to date there are over 50 textbooks in business ethics, most textbooks in business ethics do not take into account contemporary continental philosophy. Although Marxism is sometimes taught in these courses, other more contemporary continental thinkers who could contribute substantially to the ?eld have been - nored. This phenomenon is iterated in the professional journals and in theoretical books on the topic.
Dangerous Games
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Author : Joseph P. Laycock
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015-02-12
Dangerous Games written by Joseph P. Laycock and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-12 with Religion categories.
The 1980s saw the peak of a moral panic over fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. A coalition of moral entrepreneurs that included representatives from the Christian Right, the field of psychology, and law enforcement claimed that these games were not only psychologically dangerous but an occult religion masquerading as a game. Dangerous Games explores both the history and the sociological significance of this panic. Fantasy role-playing games do share several functions in common with religion. However, religion—as a socially constructed world of shared meaning—can also be compared to a fantasy role-playing game. In fact, the claims of the moral entrepreneurs, in which they presented themselves as heroes battling a dark conspiracy, often resembled the very games of imagination they condemned as evil. By attacking the imagination, they preserved the taken-for-granted status of their own socially constructed reality. Interpreted in this way, the panic over fantasy-role playing games yields new insights about how humans play and together construct and maintain meaningful worlds. Laycock’s clear and accessible writing ensures that Dangerous Games will be required reading for those with an interest in religion, popular culture, and social behavior, both in the classroom and beyond.
The Role Playing Society
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Author : Andrew Byers
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-03-04
The Role Playing Society written by Andrew Byers and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-04 with Games & Activities categories.
Since the release of Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, role-playing games (RPGs) have spawned a vibrant industry and subculture whose characteristics and player experiences have been well explored. Yet little attention has been devoted to the ways RPGs have shaped society at large over the last four decades. Role-playing games influenced video game design, have been widely represented in film, television and other media, and have made their mark on education, social media, corporate training and the military. This collection of new essays illustrates the broad appeal and impact of RPGs. Topics range from a critical reexamination of the Satanic Panic of the 1980s, to the growing significance of RPGs in education, to the potential for "serious" RPGs to provoke awareness and social change. The contributors discuss the myriad subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways in which the values, concepts and mechanics of RPGs have infiltrated popular culture.
The Willie Klump Megapack
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Author : Joe Archibald
language : en
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Release Date : 2017-08-08
The Willie Klump Megapack written by Joe Archibald and has been published by Wildside Press LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-08 with Fiction categories.
The character of William J. "Willie" Klump had quite a career in the pulps. He first appeared in Popular Detective magazine in 1938 and went on to appear in more than 60 stories over the next 21 years. Willie is something of a loser, but as a private detective he somehow always manages to get the job done (often with the help of friends, including his girlfriend and secretary, Gertie Mudgett, who often saves the day). Willie was the creation of Joe Archibald (1898-1986), a prolific writer who published more than 900 stories in the pulps, digest, and "slick" magazines like Collier's and The Saturday Evening Post. He also illustrated prolifically for pulp magazines. Included in this volume are: MURDER IN THE WORST DEGREE MORGUE SHEET MUSIC WHERE THERE'S A WILLIE THERE'S A WAY AN ACE AND A PEAR HUBBA HUBBA HOMICIDE FIT TO BE TRIED THE MOURNING AFTER WHEN A BODY MEETS A BODY PHOTO FINISH FOR A DAME KLUMP A LA CARTE STUCK WITH THE EVIDENCE WHAT A SHAMUS! STATE PENMANSHIP DYING TO SEE WILLIE THE GAT AND THE MOUSE A LAM TO THE SLAUGHTER OF DICE AND MEN! CHEESECAKE AND WILLIE If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!
Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes
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Author : Stewart Culin
language : en
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Release Date : 1893
Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes written by Stewart Culin and has been published by Рипол Классик this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with History categories.
Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes
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Author : Stewart Culin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895
Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes written by Stewart Culin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with Dice categories.
Sanskrit Origins Of English Etymologies Of English Words Faith Garrick
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Author : Susanto Sen
language : en
Publisher: uṣā vijña
Release Date : 2025-07-10
Sanskrit Origins Of English Etymologies Of English Words Faith Garrick written by Susanto Sen and has been published by uṣā vijña this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book delves into the Sanskrit origins of English words from faith to Garrick in alphabetical order, which includes the hitherto unknown etymologies and a redressal of incorrect etymologies.
Contributions To The Cultural History Of Early Tibet
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Author : Matthew Tom Kapstein
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2007
Contributions To The Cultural History Of Early Tibet written by Matthew Tom Kapstein and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Social Science categories.
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