From the rear cover
The role of play in development is a source of ongoing interest and debate. In this book, renowned expert Peter Smith offers an expansive definition of the term "play," taking an in-depth look at its impact on children, as well as its adaptive value in animals.
Using both contemporary and classic research, Smith examines how different age groups and sexes participate in a wide variety of play, including physical and rough-and-tumble play, play with objects, fantasy play and imaginary friends. The book gauges the function of play in early childhood education and the case for and against recess breaks in school. How play occurs in different societies and among various populations - including children with special needs - is also explored.
With its comprehensive coverage of theoretical, cross-cultural, and evolutionary perspectives, Children and Play holds significant insights for parents, educators, and clinicians.
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- Title Children Play
- Author Smith
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons
- Date 2009-05-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780631235217 / 0631235213
- Weight 1.19 lbs (0.54 kg)
- Dimensions 9.31 x 6.35 x 0.87 in (23.65 x 16.13 x 2.21 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Child development, Child psychology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008051208
- Dewey Decimal Code 155.418
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