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Discover the profound insights within 'Your Move,' a brand new board game exploration penned by Jonathan Kay and Joan Moriarity. This captivating book invites readers to dive deep into the world of board games, examining how they reflect societal values, relationships, and our very selves. In an era where board games are experiencing a remarkable renaissance, Kay and Moriarity brilliantly illustrate how these ancient forms of art are reclaiming their cultural significance. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or a casual player, this book offers a fresh perspective on the connection between games and our modern world. With captivating commentary from prominent thinkers like Steven Pinker and perceptive reviews from Kirkus, 'Your Move' is not just about play; it’s an intellectual journey. Each chapter reveals fascinating insights—unpacking how games such as The Game of Life and World War II simulations can illuminate our shifting attitudes toward virtue and conflict. Perfect for those who appreciate games as a serious art form, this book encourages us to reconsider how we engage with these social activities. Furthermore, enjoy free shipping on this item with a delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Grab your copy today and explore the inextricable link between play and society, and discover how board games can serve as a mirror reflecting our collective experiences and challenges.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781999439545
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Sutherland House
Description:
The great board game revolution is here-- What do these games tell us about our society, our relationships, and ourselves? "Games, Jonathan Kay and Joan Moriarity show in this lively and insightful book, are not just fun and games: they allow us to explore the complexities of the world, from evolution to war to climate." - STEVEN PINKER, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress "Kay and Moriarity are both skilled writers and elucidators, and their voices are distinct enough to provide the book with a pleasing yin and yang. It's a far more perceptive and intriguing book than it appears at first blush, particularly for those readers who have never thought of games as an artistic medium - at least not one that comments on society." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Board games are among our most ancient and beloved art forms. During the rise of digital media, they fell from prominence for a decade or two but today they are in a new golden age. They're ingeniously designed, beautiful to look at, and exhilarating to play. Games are reclaiming their place in our culture, as entertainment, social activity, and intellectual workout equipment. Alone among all art forms, games require their audience (called "players") to participate. If nobody's playing, there is no game. As a result, games can tell far more about us than our TV shows, movies or music ever could. How does The Game of Life illustrate our changing attitudes about virtue? How does a World War II conflict simulation game explain the shortcomings of a failed novelist? Each chapter of Your Move examines
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781999439545
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Sutherland House
Description:
The great board game revolution is here-- What do these games tell us about our society, our relationships, and ourselves? "Games, Jonathan Kay and Joan Moriarity show in this lively and insightful book, are not just fun and games: they allow us to explore the complexities of the world, from evolution to war to climate." - STEVEN PINKER, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress "Kay and Moriarity are both skilled writers and elucidators, and their voices are distinct enough to provide the book with a pleasing yin and yang. It's a far more perceptive and intriguing book than it appears at first blush, particularly for those readers who have never thought of games as an artistic medium - at least not one that comments on society." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Board games are among our most ancient and beloved art forms. During the rise of digital media, they fell from prominence for a decade or two but today they are in a new golden age. They're ingeniously designed, beautiful to look at, and exhilarating to play. Games are reclaiming their place in our culture, as entertainment, social activity, and intellectual workout equipment. Alone among all art forms, games require their audience (called "players") to participate. If nobody's playing, there is no game. As a result, games can tell far more about us than our TV shows, movies or music ever could. How does The Game of Life illustrate our changing attitudes about virtue? How does a World War II conflict simulation game explain the shortcomings of a failed novelist? Each chapter of Your Move examines