Gaming and Geography

A Multi-perspective Approach to Understanding the Impacts on Geography (Education)

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

AvMichael Morawski,Sebastian Wolff-Seidel

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This book explores the uncharted territory where gaming and geography intersect in "Gaming and Geography (Education)." This book bridges the gap between video games and geography, delving into the constructivist creative processes of game development, gameplay, and critical reflections on video games' role in geographical discourses.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-09-26
Mått155 x 235 x 23 mm
Vikt738 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieKey Challenges in Geography
Antal sidor323
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783031422591

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