Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Chapter 1. Introduction: Unemployment Experiences 1
5. Chapter 2. The American Chemistry Game 21
6. Chapter 3. The Chemistry Game Experience and Self- Blame 51
7. Chapter 4. A Cross- National Comparison: The Israeli Specs Game 86
8. Chapter 5. The Specs Game Experience and System- Blame 114
9. Chapter 6. A Cross- Class Comparison: The Blue- Collar Diligence Game 142
10. Chapter 7. Conclusion: Job- Search Games and Unemployment Experiences 165
11. Appendix A: Methodology 181
12. Appendix B: Notes on Social Games 186
13. Notes 191
14. References 211
15. Index 223