The Development of Play (Concepts in Developmental Psychology) - Hardcover

Cohen, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0709934343 ISBN 13: 9780709934349

Publisher: Croom Helm, Ltd.

Synopsis

Play is an important part of our development. In playing we learn to move, think, speak and imagine, as well as cope with other people. This second edition of "The Development of Play" addresses the key functions that play serves. David Cohen examines how children play with objects, with language, and most importantly, with each other and their parents. He goes on to ask why we stop playing, and looks at adult games. "The Development of Play" argues that psychology has accepted too uncritically the Victorian opposition of work and play, and argues that adults can learn to play more. With its extensive account of recent work in this area, this book should be of interest to child psychologists, developmental psychologists, and a wide number of professionals involved with children.

About this title

From the Back Cover

'The Development of Play' examines our understanding of why children play. In it, David Cohen describes how children's play becomes increasingly complex and discusses how it helps children to grow emotionally and socially.

About the Author

David Steven Cohen is Senior Research Associate and Director of the Ethnic History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission. He holds a Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania.

Edition details

• Publisher: Croom Helm, Ltd.
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0709934343
• ISBN 13: 9780709934349
• Binding: Hardcover