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

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol Policy Press 2022
• Subjects: Human geography; Research methods: general; Virtual reality; Creative research methods; Digital methods; Immersive environments; New technology; Research methods; Social research methods; Virtual reality
• Online Access: Open Access: DOAB: description of the publication; Open Access: DOAB, download the publication
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (158 p.)
• ISBN: 9781447360759; 9781447360773
• Access: Open Access

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.