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Understanding Esports [EPUB ebook]
An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon

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Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shapedand been shaped bymedia trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experience, and impact of professional gaming. Scholars of media studies, communication, sports, and cultural studies will find this book especially useful.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781498589819 ● Editor Ryan Rogers ● Publisher Lexington Books ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7152846 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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