Mark J P Wolf

Encyclopedia of Video Games, Set: the Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming Mark J P Wolf

Commendation Quotes:"I have to say that your material is the most succinct and accurate that I've seen. Congratulations!" Review Quotes:." . . this resource goes well beyond a narrow appeal to students of pop culture." - School Library JournalMarc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes:"This book offers well-written and informative entries on many topics relevant to game studies." - ChoiceReview Quotes:"The articles are written by an expert group of close to 100 contributors and discuss each topic in a clear writing style--even the more technology-oriented pieces. . . . Overall, this set is well done and fills a void nicely. It is recommended for all collections." - ARBACommendation Quotes: "I have to say that your material is the most succinct and accurate that I've seen. Congratulations!"Publisher Marketing: This two-volume encyclopedia addresses the key people, companies, regions, games, systems, institutions, technologies, and theoretical concepts in the world of video games, serving as a unique resource for students. The work comprises over 300 entries from 97 contributors, including Ralph Baer and Nolan Bushnell, founders of the video game industry and some of its earliest games and systems. Contributing authors also include founders of institutions, academics with doctoral degrees in relevant fields, and experts in the field of video games. Organized alphabetically by topic and cross-referenced across subject areas, "Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming" will serve the needs of students and other researchers as well as provide fascinating information for game enthusiasts and general readers. Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2012 pg. 27 (EAN 9780313379369, Hardcover) School Library Journal 12/01/2012 pg. 83 (EAN 9780313379369, Hardcover) Choice 02/01/2013 (EAN 9780313379369, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Wolf, Mark J P Mark J. P. Wolf is Professor and Chair of the Communication Department at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is the author of "Building Imaginary Worlds "and coeditor of "The Video Game Theory Reader 1 "and "2".