Technology 360 Series not only explores how evolving technologies work, but also examines the short- and long-term impact of their use on society as a whole. Each volume in Technology 360 focuses on a particular invention, device or family of similar devices, exploring how the device was developed; how it works; its impact on society; and possible future uses. Volumes also contain a timeline specific to each topic, a glossary of technical terms used in the text, and a subject index. Sidebars, photos and detailed illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs help further illuminate the text.

Video games have come a long way, and they have become more than just an entertaining pastime; in 2008 they were a $35-billion industry worldwide. They have become part of our culture and an influential part of our lives. Many people have embraced the video game revolution as a benefit to society, making a case for how it has increased social networking, but others worry that it encourages violence, laziness, and social isolation.
The future holds many possibilities for video games, including branching out beyond gaming and evolving into a kind of second reality where people can socialize, conduct business, and even go to school. How we use them will be
up to us.
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