The meaning and culture of Grand theft auto : critical essays / edited by Nate Garrelts.
"Grand Theft Auto is among the most culturally significant video game franchises in history. Popular among adult gamers, the games have become icons for child endangerment, and are frequently cited in political rhetoric directed against exposing minors to violence and indecency. This work, the...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2006]
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| Summary: | "Grand Theft Auto is among the most culturally significant video game franchises in history. Popular among adult gamers, the games have become icons for child endangerment, and are frequently cited in political rhetoric directed against exposing minors to violence and indecency. This work, the first academic book to focus exclusively on a single game series, presents essays that examine the complex and popular GTA phenomenon."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 256 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0786428228 9780786428229 |