It's dangerous to go alone! Take this (book).
For more than 30 years, The Legend of Zelda — which immerses players in a courageous struggle against the shadowy forces of evil in a world of high fantasy — has spanned more than 30 different installments, selling over 75 million copies. Today, it is one of the most beloved video game franchises around the globe.
Video game sales as a whole have continued to grow, now raking in twice as much money per year as the entire film industry, and countless psychologists have turned their attention to the effects gaming has on us: our confidence, our identity, and our personal growth. The Psychology of Zelda applies the latest psychological findings, plus insights from classic psychology theory, to Link, Zelda, Hyrule, and the players who choose to wield the Master Sword.
Edited by:
Anthony Bean
Imprint: Viz
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 266g
ISBN: 9781946885340
ISBN 10: 1946885347
Publication Date: 19 February 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents Foreword Introduction Embodying the Virtual Hero: A Link to the Self Jonathan Erickson It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: The Hero’s Journey in the Legend of Zelda Stephen F. Kuniak The Nocturne of (Personal) Shadow Louise Grann The Archetypal Attraction Anthony M. Bean Unmasking Grief: Applying the Kübler-Ross Five Stages of Grief Model to The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Larisa A. Garski, F. Cary Shepard, and Emory S. Daniel The Protective Power of Destiny: Posttraumatic Growth in the Legend of Zelda Larissa A. Garski and Justine Mastin The Quest for Meaning in the Legend of Zelda Kelsey Klatka and Louise Grann The Song of the Ritos: The Psychology of the Music within the Legend of Zelda Series Shane Tilton Triforce Heroes and Heroines: Transcending the Opposites Through the Golden Power Angie Branham Mullins The Legend Herself: From Damsel in Distress to Princess of Power Melissa Huntley and Wind Goodfriend Acknowledgments About the Editor
