Playing with the past

How can we increase awareness and understanding of other cultures using interactive digital visualizations of past civilizations? In order to answer the above question, this book first examines the needs and requirements of virtual travelers and virtual tourists. Is there a market for virtual travel...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Champion, Erik (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer , c2011
Series:Human-computer interaction series
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introducing virtual travel
  • 2. Virtual environments
  • 3. Virtual places
  • 4. Cultural and social presence
  • 5. Game-style interaction
  • 6. Playing with the past
  • 7. Augmenting the present with the past
  • 8. Evaluating virtual heritage
  • 9. Conclusion