Virtual Reality Methods A Guide for Researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities

• Main Author: Jones, Phil (auth)
• Other Authors: Osborne, Tess (auth), Sullivan-Drage, Calla (auth), Keen, Natasha (auth), Gadsby, Eleanor (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol Policy Press 2022
• Subjects: Research methods: general; Human geography; Virtual reality; Creative research methods; Digital methods; Immersive environments; New technology; Research methods; Social research methods; Virtual reality
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

ePDF and ePUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Since the mid-2010s, virtual reality (VR) technology has advanced rapidly. This book explores the many opportunities that VR can offer for humanities and social sciences researchers. The book provides a user-friendly, non-technical methods guide to using ready-made VR content and 360° video as well as creating custom materials. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to using VR, providing helpful, real-world examples of how researchers have used the technology.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (158 p.)

ISBN

9781447360773
9781447360759

Access

Open Access