Description
Book SynopsisSandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, arguing that pretend play in childhood provides a foundation for adult creativity.
Trade ReviewQuite fascinating and in many ways compelling.
* PsycCRITIQUES *
Thorough and simply organized, this title is an invaluable resource.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Pretend Play and Creativity: An Overview
Chapter 2: Evolutionary, Psychoanalytic, and Developmental Theories of Pretend Play and Creativity
Chapter 3: Cognitive Processes in Pretend Play and Creativity
Chapter 4: Affective Processes in Pretend Play and Creativity
Chapter 5: Case Studies in Science and Technology
Chapter 6: Case Studies in the Arts
Chapter 7: Facilitating Pretend Play and Creativity in Training Programs
Chapter 8: Play, Culture, and the Modern World
Afterword: Converging Evidence
Appendix A: Affect in Play Scale
Appendix B: Transcripts From Play Facilitation Sessions
References
Index
About the Author
