THE EMERGING GEOGRAPHIES OF VIRTUAL WORLDS. From: The Geographical Review | Date: April 1, 1997| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1997 American Geographical Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

The author examines the impact of new technology on society. Issues regarding virtual worlds, computer jargon, and the need for additional study by geographers is discussed.

The technology of virtual reality is producing new virtual worlds. These worlds are being created and utilized for a number of different purposes. Four main themes and application areas of virtual reality are: the arts and literature, the military, the preservation of aspects of reality, and finance or business. The technology of virtual reality is examined in these themes, and the differences as well as linkages between ...

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