{"product_id":"the-paradox-of-transgression-in-games-paperback","title":"The Paradox of Transgression in Games - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTorill Mortensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristine Jørgensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paradox of Transgression in Games\u003c\/em\u003e looks at transgressive games as an aesthetic experience, tackling how players respond to game content that shocks, disturbs, and distresses, and how contemporary video games can evoke intense emotional reactions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the commercial success of many controversial videogames: although such games may appear shocking for the observing bystander, playing them is experienced as deeply rewarding for the player. Drawing on qualitative player studies and approaches from media aesthetics theory, the book challenges the perception of games as innocent entertainment, and examines the range of emotional, moral, and intellectual experiences of players. As they explore what players consider transgressive, the authors ask whether there is something about the gameplay situation that works to mitigate the sense of transgression, stressing gameplay as an aesthetic experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnchoring the aesthetic game experience both in play studies as well as in aesthetic theory, this book will be an essential resource for scholars and students of game studies, aesthetics, media studies, philosophy of art, and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorill Elvira Mortensen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristine Jørgensen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor at University of Bergen, Norway\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120696856711,"sku":"9781032400617","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/01358aa8c55153f2d27a0cf86031722d.webp?v=1732548768","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-paradox-of-transgression-in-games-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}