Video fever

Charles Beamer

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2h 23m

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Video fever

by Charles Beamer

1982

T. Nelson

143

9780840758316

0840758316

Description

How do video games affect your child? Jimmy: Jimmy's face shows almost no emotion as he manipulates the controls. Kill or be killed is his stimulus, and his reward is random reinforcement and frustration just strong enough to produce Jimmy's problem: he is addicted. Emilie: "Look, Mom's got her soap operas. What's so different between them and Donkey Kong? I only spend ten or so dollars a week on games. And so what? I work for my own money." Video games gross between $2 and $5 billion annually -- three times more than pro football, basketball, and baseball combined. Video games can be tremendously entertaining, constructively educational, or actually addictive -- depending on the player's reaction to them. Charles Beamer explains how the games work and helps parents analyze the benefits and hazards of the technological wizardry of the newest national pastime. - Back cover.

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How many pages are in Video fever?

This edition of Video fever has approximately 143 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Video fever?

For most readers, Video fever typically takes between 2h 59m and 1h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,750 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,750 words

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The estimated word count for Video fever is approximately 35,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Video fever?

Video fever was written by Charles Beamer.

When was Video fever published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.