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Reinventing Ourselves: Contemporary Concepts of Identity in Virtual Worlds

  • This is the first book dedicated to the subject of virtual world identity
  • The book is structured by topic, making a logical read or enabling strategic cherry-picking
  • Chapters reflect a range of research methodologies and approaches

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Immersive Environments (SSIE)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Virtual Worlds and Identity

    • Anna Peachey, Mark Childs
    Pages 1-12
  3. Identity: A Primer

    • Mark Childs
    Pages 13-31
  4. Embodying Self in Virtual Worlds

    • Ali Mazalek, Sanjay Chandrasekharan, Michael Nitsche, Tim Welsh, Paul Clifton
    Pages 129-151
  5. Comparing Avatar and Video Representations

    • Ralph Schroeder
    Pages 235-251
  6. Situated Learning in Virtual Worlds and Identity Reformation

    • Anne Adams, Lluïsa Astruc, Cecilia Garrido, Breen Sweeney
    Pages 275-299
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 323-330

About this book

The proposed book explores the theme of identity, specifically as applied to its role and development in virtual worlds. Following the introduction, it is divided into four sections: identities, avatars and the relationship between them; factors that support the development of identity in virtual worlds; managing multiple identities across different environments and creating an online identity for a physical world purpose.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Eygus Ltd, Devon, United Kingdom

    Anna Peachey

  • Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

    Mark Childs

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eBook USD 119.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 159.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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