A history of children's play and play environments toward a contemporary child-saving movement / Joe L. Frost.

Author/creator Frost, Joe L.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge,
Descriptionxx, 295 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Contents Early Historical Views on Children's Play -- Play and Play Environments in Early America -- The Early Child-Saving Movement : Shame of the Cities -- The Evolution of the Play and Playground Movement -- Play and the Child Study Movement : Nursery schools, kindergartens, and the developmental approach to play -- Play During Hard Times : The Great Depression -- Natural, Built, and Adventure Play Environments : Back to Nature -- The Value of Play and the Consequences of Play Deprivation -- Toward a Contemporary Child-Saving Movement.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2009014942
ISBN9780415806190 (hbk : alk. paper)
ISBN0415806194 (hbk : alk. paper)
ISBN9780415806206 (pbk : alk. paper)
ISBN0415806208 (pbk : alk. paper)
ISBN9780203868652 (ebk)
ISBN020386865X (ebk)

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