Caught in Play: How Entertainment Works on You by Peter G. Stromberg

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Most of us have become so immersed in a book or game or movie that the activity temporarily assumed a profound significance and the outside world began to fade. Although we are likely to enjoy these experiences in the realm of entertainment, we rarely think about what effect they might be... read more

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Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Anthropology › Cultural
Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Popular Culture

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