Paperback Video Games:: A Guide for Savvy Parents Book

ISBN: 067975282X

ISBN13: 9780679752820

Video Games:: A Guide for Savvy Parents

Name: Incredibly interesting take on the power of games
Item: Video Games:: A Guide for Savvy Parents
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By David Sheff

Parents the world over are angered and bewildered by the flood of video games that are consuming more and more of their children's time. These games affect not only their pocketbooks, but also their children's behavior, self-images, and emotions. This responsible, even-handed survey of over three hundred video games, graded for creativity, age suitability, and violence, is designed to help concerned adults take control of this remarkably powerful force. David Sheff, the author of the critically acclaimed Game Over, about Nintendo and the video-game industry, has become a recognized authority on the subject of these games. In Video Games: A Guide for Savvy Parents, he offers the first comprehensive analysis of the psychological and social impact of video games, as well as commonsense guidelines. He also issues a challenge to the game makers, who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of our children. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:067975282X

ISBN13:9780679752820

Release Date:November 1994

Publisher:Random House (NY)

Length:136 Pages

Weight:0.44 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.1" x 8.0"

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Rated 5 stars
Incredibly interesting take on the power of games

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 25, 2002

Interesting view of video games as they impact individuals and the culture. Unwilling to be hysterical (as it could have been), the book offers wise guidelines. The games are old but the lessons still apply. Nothing better has been written on the psychological and social impact of games even as some people have tried to fuel the hysteria by banning them and imposing the stupid ratings system.

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Rated 5 stars
Parents aren't the only ones who should read this

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 12, 2002

It is a good analysis of the power of video games. The author doesn't take irrational positions on either side. Instead he is sanely even in his analysis. It's naive and immature to think that we shouldn't look at video games with a critical eye. In addition, it is irresponsible to suggest that parents should ignore a force that has an enormous impact on our children.

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