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Computer Gamers in the Developing World: The value of Non- Instrumental Engagement with ICTs, or taking Play Seriously
Category:
Type:
Author(s):
BE Kolko, C Putnam
Design Process Covered:
Analyze, Research
Industry Sector:
Technology, Video Games
Tag:
Education, Inclusive infrastructure
Country:
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
Date:
November 9, 2016
Overview:
Central Asia has a resource constrained environment, particularly political and economic constraints. In such a scenario, it is important to understand how the public nature of gaming activity broadens what gaming is and what purpose gaming serves within the ICT ecology during the early stages of...
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