Esports Motivations - (Emerging Insights Into Esports and Video Games) by Lee K Farquhar & Ryan Rogers (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This volume explores the many unique motivations driving the rapid growth of the esports industry from a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points.
- About the Author: Lee K. Farquhar is associate professor of journalism and sports media.
- 154 Pages
- Social Science, Media Studies
- Series Name: Emerging Insights Into Esports and Video Games
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About the Book
This volume explores the many unique motivations driving the rapid growth of the esports industry from a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points. Contributors examine the traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that factor into decisions to play and watch esports.Book Synopsis
This volume explores the many unique motivations driving the rapid growth of the esports industry from a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points. Contributors examine the traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that factor into decisions to play and watch esports.
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Despite setbacks, esports and video game activities--with more than three billion estimated players--are more popular than ever. Expert examinations of topics including management, marketing, consumer behavior, legal, financial, gambling, and health and wellness are all needed, and this edited volume is timely and perfectly situated to uncover insights and nuances of the issues facing the video gaming and esports industry.
About the Author
Lee K. Farquhar is associate professor of journalism and sports media.
Ryan Rogers is an independent researcher.
