Play helps define who we are as human beings. However; many of the leisurely/ludic activities people participate in are created and governed by corporate entities with social; political; and business agendas. As such; it is critical that scholars understand and explicate the ideological underpinnings of played-through experiences and how they affect the player/performers who engage in them.This book explores how people play and why their play matters; with a particular interest in how ludic experiences are often constructed and controlled by the interests of institutions; including corporations; non-profit organizations; government agencies; religious organizations; and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Each chapter explores diverse sites of play. From theme parks to comic conventions to massively-multiplayer online games; they probe what roles the designers of these experiences construct for players; and how such play might affect participants identities and ideologies. Scholars of performance studies; leisure studies; media studies and sociology will find this book an essential reference when studying facets of play.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great reference for intermediate/expert sewers.By Lo-JackThis book is great! I can use it as a reference for making my own patterns. It tells where and what to measure for making different styles of garments. It covers a lot of information. By no means are the pattern formulas perfect though. i do think that you need some experience and intuition to know how to adjust them for better fit or adjust them for your purpose. Good for intermediate sewers. Pattern formulas only. no sewing or construction instructions. You will need enough experience do to that part yourself.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Love the simplicityBy LauraThis small book is loaded with tons of patterns and designs. I had a previous version of the book and they had made some nice additions. The flat cutting section has been expanded to include more garments that I cant wait to try.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By CustomerLoved this book. Exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to learn how to draft my own patterns. This opens the door to endless possibilities. Now I have a great reference book that I can come back to as needed. Gotta love math.
