{"product_id":"9783319627489","title":"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and History in Metal Gear Solid V","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePosttraumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and History in Metal Gear Solid V\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGreen, Amy M.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the video game \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid V\u003c\/i\u003e’s exploration of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through a careful analysis of its thematic elements and characters. It also considers the game’s complex take on post-9\/11 history. \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid V \u003c\/i\u003econsists of two interrelated titles, \u003ci\u003eGround Zeroes \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Pain. Ground Zeroes \u003c\/i\u003eis examined as a post-9\/11 narrative exploring America’s use of Guantanamo Bay and the extraordinary rendition program as tools in the War on Terror. \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Pain \u003c\/i\u003eis examined as a work exploring post-9\/11 in trauma, especially in returning soldiers. The characters appearing in both games are given substantial consideration and analysis as embodiments of different forms of PTSD and trauma. This book appeals especially to those interested in video game study, to those who are enthusiasts of video games, and those interested in post-9\/11 narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2017-09-08\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319627489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-62749-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 210cm x148cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 120\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695665234060,"sku":"9783319627489","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319627489.jpg?v=1776776462","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319627489","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}