Gender Divide and the Computer Game Industry (Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology) - Hardcover

 
9781466645349: Gender Divide and the Computer Game Industry (Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1466645342 ISBN 13: 9781466645349
Publisher: Idea Group,U.S., 2013

Synopsis

While women maintain an increased visibility in the games culture, the issues involving gender in computing gaming is still relevant; and it is evident that the industry could benefit from the involvement of women in all aspects from consumer to developer. Gender Divide and the Computer Game Industry takes a look at the games industry from a gendered perspective and highlights the variety of ways in which women remain underrepresented in this industry. This reference source provides a comprehensive overview on the issue of gender, computer games, and the ICT sector. It supplies students and academics in numerous disciplines with the concerns of the computer games industry, male dominated occupations, and the complexity of gender in the workforce.

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About the Author

Julie Prescott, University of Liverpool, UK.

Jan Bogg, University of Liverpool, UK.

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Publisher
Idea Group,U.S.
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1466645342
ISBN 13 
9781466645349
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
334
Editor
Prescott Julie, Bogg Jan