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Alum Books Podcast: From Monopoly to Minecraft
Clara Fernández-Vara SM '04, an Associate Arts Professor at the Game Center at New York University, discusses her book Introduction to Game Analysis.
In one respect,Introduction to Game Analysis is a history of modern gaming, covering everything from Monopoly to Minecraft. While its intended audience is those considering an academic career in game theory, the book sets out a strong argument for critics of the field who might not yet deem it worthy enough for funding at major research universities.
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