The Pokemon Go Phenomenon

Essays on Public Play in Contested Spaces

By Jamie Henthorn | Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

About the book

Pokemon Go is not just play--the game has had an impact on public spaces, social circles and technology, suggesting new ways of experiencing our world. This collection of new essays explores what Pokemon Go can tell us about how and why we play.

Covering a range of topics from mobile hardware and classroom applications to social conflict and urban planning, the contributors approach Pokemon Go from both practical and theoretical angles, anticipating the impact play will have on our digitally augmented world.

Editions of The Pokemon Go Phenomenon

Paperback
ISBN 9781476674131
PDF
ISBN 9781476636511

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Pokemon Go is not just play--the game has had an impact on public spaces, social circles and technology, suggesting new ways of experiencing our world. This collection of new essays explores what Pokemon Go can tell us about how and why we play.

Covering a range of topics from mobile hardware and classroom applications to social conflict and urban planning, the contributors approach Pokemon Go from both practical and theoretical angles, anticipating the impact play will have on our digitally augmented world.

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What is The Pokemon Go Phenomenon about?

Pokemon Go is not just play--the game has had an impact on public spaces, social circles and technology, suggesting new ways of experiencing our world. This collection of new essays explores what Pokemon Go can tell us about how and why we play.

Covering a range of topics from mobile hardware and classroom applications to social conflict and urban planning, the contributors approach Pokemon Go from both practical and theoretical angles, anticipating the impact play will have on our digitally augmented world.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Pokemon Go Phenomenon?

Computing and Information Technology > Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides > Computer games / online games: strategy guides / companion works

Where can I read a sample of The Pokemon Go Phenomenon?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476674131

How long is The Pokemon Go Phenomenon and how many pages does it have?

The Pokemon Go Phenomenon has 235 page(s)

Is The Pokemon Go Phenomenon part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Studies in Gaming

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Pokemon Go Phenomenon?

Jamie Henthorn

Who is the Publisher of the book The Pokemon Go Phenomenon?

McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Pokemon Go Phenomenon is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476674131) and pdf(ISBN 9781476636511)

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