Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Games (Routledge Advances in Game Studies)

ISBN: 0367585782

Author: Johannes, Breuer

Condition: New

Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Games: Digital Hunter-Gatherers is the first edited volume that systematically applies evolutionary psychology to the study of the use and effects of digital games. The book is divided into four parts:Theories and MethodsEmotion and MoralitySocial InteractionLearning and MotivationThese topics reflect the main areas of digital games research as well as some of the basic categories of psychological research. The book is meant as a resource for researchers and graduate students in psychology, anthropology, media studies and communication as well as video game designers who are interested in learning more about the evolutionary roots of player behaviors and experiences.