The Cambridge Handbook of Play : Developmental and Disciplinary Perspectives / edited by Peter K. Smith, Jaipaul L. Roopnarine.
| Other author | Smith, Peter K., editor. |
| Other author | Roopnarine, Jaipaul L., editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2018. |
| Description | 1 online resource (760 pages). |
| Supplemental Content | Cambridge Core |
| Series | Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology Cambridge handbooks in psychology. ^A1092803 |
| Abstract | Play takes up much of the time budget of young children, and many animals, but its importance in development remains contested. This comprehensive collection brings together multidisciplinary and developmental perspectives on the forms and functions of play in animals, children in different societies, and through the lifespan. The Cambridge Handbook of Play covers the evolution of play in animals, especially mammals; the development of play from infancy through childhood and into adulthood; historical and anthropological perspectives on play; theories and methodologies; the role of play in children's learning; play in special groups such as children with impairments, or suffering political violence; and the practical applications of playwork and play therapy. Written by an international team of scholars from diverse disciplines such as psychology, education, neuroscience, sociology, evolutionary biology and anthropology, this essential reference presents the current state of the field in play research. |
| General note | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Nov 2018). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 9781107192515 |
| ISBN | 9781108131384 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 1108131387 |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |