Social Issues in Esports

Anne Tjønndal (Nord University, Norway)

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27 May 2024

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Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society

This book provides important new insights into social issues in the rapidly growing field of esports, filling a gap in the literature that has, until now, been dominated by business and management perspectives.

Bringing together leading esports experts from Europe, North America, and Australia, the book provides new sociological analyses that define and locate esports in social studies. It explores key issues in esports and in the wider sociology of sport, including gender equity, diversity, cheating and doping, physical and mental health, and issues related to the governance of esports. Presenting new empirical research alongside critical, theoretical perspectives, the book addresses themes such as digitalisation, technology, equality, innovation, and welfare, suggesting directions for future research and highlighting implications for practice and development in the esports industry.

This is essential reading for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners working in esports, the sociology of sport, gaming studies, media studies, sociology, or the interaction of ICT and wider society.

Edited by: Anne Tjønndal (Nord University Norway)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781032193212
ISBN 10: 1032193212
Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Tjønndal is Head of the Department of Leadership and Innovation and Head of RESPONSE – Research Group for Sport and Society at Nord University, Norway. She is also Visiting Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).