Play Culture In A Changing World - Couverture souple

Kalliala, Marjatta

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0335213413 ISBN 13 : 9780335213412

Editeur : Open University Press, 2005

Synopsis

The cultural context in which children grow up has a powerful influence on the way they play. At a time of rapid change in post-industrial societies, childhood play is changing to reflect children’s experiences. Adults need to understand that children have their own play culture, which might be different from that of the adults’ own childhoods.

Enlivened by the voices of young children engaged in contemporary play, this accessible book enables readers to re-evaluate the contribution of play in childhood. It explores the persistence of fundamental play themes alongside new variations on traditional themes, including:

• Competitions and games
• Games of chance and luck
• The world of make-believe
• ‘Dizzy play’

This book helps adults to be reflective and to encourage children’s play by understanding and valuing their play culture. It is important reading for early years students and practitioners.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marjatta Kalliala is a lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education, University of Helsinki.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Open University Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0335213413
• ISBN 13: 9780335213412
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible