Dangerous Games - What Moral Panic Over Role Playing Games Says About Play, Religion,

"The 1980s saw the peak of a moral panic over fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. A coalition of moral entrepreneurs that included the Christian Right, psychologists, and law enforcement claimed these games were not only psychologically dangerous but an occult religion masquerading as a game. Dangerous Games explores both the history and the sociological significance of this panic"--Provided by publisher.

Summary

The 1980s saw the peak of a moral panic over fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. This book explores both the history and the sociological significance of this panic. It is suitable for those with an interest in religion, popular culture, and social behavior, both in the classroom and beyond.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph P. Laycock, Laycock Joseph P.
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.02.2015
• EAN: 9780520284920
• ISBN: 978-0-520-28492-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, Religious issues & debates, Social, group or collective psychology, Indoor games, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / General, Religious issues and debates