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Sergio and Vivien Pellis have synthesized three decades of empirical research to create a remarkable work, unequalled in its field.
A book that will not only expand our current knowledge of play behaviour, but will inspire change and progress from the laboratory to the playground.

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"Their descriptive and experimental studies on play in many species are inspirational, offering a blueprint on how to do science properly - and good science is never exclusive." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *
"an erudite exploration of the science and mystery of play" * International Play Association *
"Their descriptive and experimental studies on play in many species are inspirational, offering a blueprint on how to do science properly - and good science is never exclusive." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *
"an erudite exploration of the science and mystery of play" * International Play Association *

The Playful Brain: Venturing to the Limits of Neuroscience

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      Publisher: Oneworld Publications
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/08/2010
      ISBN13: 9781851687602, 978-1851687602
      ISBN10: 1851687602
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Sergio and Vivien Pellis have synthesized three decades of empirical research to create a remarkable work, unequalled in its field.
      A book that will not only expand our current knowledge of play behaviour, but will inspire change and progress from the laboratory to the playground.

      Trade Review
      "Their descriptive and experimental studies on play in many species are inspirational, offering a blueprint on how to do science properly - and good science is never exclusive." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *
      "an erudite exploration of the science and mystery of play" * International Play Association *
      "Their descriptive and experimental studies on play in many species are inspirational, offering a blueprint on how to do science properly - and good science is never exclusive." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *
      "an erudite exploration of the science and mystery of play" * International Play Association *

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