The Future of Play Theory: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Suny Series, Children's Play in Society) - Couverture souple

 
9780791426425: The Future of Play Theory: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Suny Series, Children's Play in Society)

Synopsis

Looks at the impact of play on child development.

This multidimensional book looks at the current status of play theory across the disciplines, literally from anthropology to zoology. The authors examine play phenomena from four perspectives, Play as Progress; Play as Power, Play as Fantasy; and Play as Self. The volume is concluded with a challenge for future study by Brian Sutton-Smith.

With the wealth of information gathered here, this book will serve as an invaluable reference tool, textbook, and source of inspiration for all those interested in the fascinating study of children's play.

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À propos de l?auteur

Anthony D. Pellegrini is Professor of Early Education at the University of Georgia. He is the author of School Recess and Playground Behavior: Educational and Developmental Roles, also published by SUNY Press, and the editor of the SUNY series, Children's Play in Society.

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9780791426418: The Future of Play Theory: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0791426416 ISBN 13 :  9780791426418
Editeur : State University of New York Press, 1995
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