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Looks at the impact of play on child development.

This multidimensional book looks at the current status of play theory across the disciplines, literally from anthropology to zoology. The authors examine play phenomena from four perspectives, Play as Progress; Play as Power, Play as Fantasy; and Play as Self. The volume is concluded with a challenge for future study by Brian Sutton-Smith.

With the wealth of information gathered here, this book will serve as an invaluable reference tool, textbook, and source of inspiration for all those interested in the fascinating study of children''s play.

The Future of Play Theory A Multidisciplinary

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      Publisher: State University Press of New York (SUNY)
      Publication Date: 8/10/1995 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780791426425, 978-0791426425
      ISBN10: 0791426424

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Looks at the impact of play on child development.

      This multidimensional book looks at the current status of play theory across the disciplines, literally from anthropology to zoology. The authors examine play phenomena from four perspectives, Play as Progress; Play as Power, Play as Fantasy; and Play as Self. The volume is concluded with a challenge for future study by Brian Sutton-Smith.

      With the wealth of information gathered here, this book will serve as an invaluable reference tool, textbook, and source of inspiration for all those interested in the fascinating study of children''s play.

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