Children and play / Peter K. Smith ; with a chapter by Yumi Gosso.

Author/creator Smith, Peter K.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex : Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Descriptionix, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesUnderstanding children's worlds
Understanding children's worlds. ^A244852
Contents An introduction to play -- A brief history of the study of play and of play theories -- Animal play : definitions and descriptions -- Animal play : theoretical perspectives on function -- Play in different cultures / Yumi Gosso -- Physical activity play : exercise play and rough-and-tumble -- Object play -- Pretend play : description -- Pretend play : theories and functions -- Some practical issues concerning play -- Concluding comments: Play and the middle way.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [218]-246) and indexes.
LCCN 2008051208
ISBN9780631235217 (hardcover)
ISBN0631235213 (hardcover)
ISBN9780631235224 (pbk.)
ISBN0631235221 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF717 .S56 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold