Shared Fantasy

Author	: Gary Alan Fine
Publisher	: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages	: 298
Release	: 2002-08-14
ISBN-10	: 9780226249445
ISBN-13	: 0226249441
Rating	: 4/5 (441 Downloads)

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Download or read book Shared Fantasy written by Gary Alan Fine and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-08-14 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among players—as well as their reasons for playing.

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