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A thorough, hands-on look at how play moves from recreation to education, community health, and civic life.
This book explains why organized play matters and how it can transform schools, parks, and neighborhoods.
Play Movement and Its Significance surveys the origins, scope, and impact of the play movement. It surveys how play-based activity has shaped schools, municipal recreation, country life, and social groups, with concrete examples and practical ideas for organizers, educators, and community leaders. The work ties together theories of development with real-world programs, from playgrounds and field houses to camps and clubs.- Foundational ideas about why play is essential to development and social life.
- Detailed look at schools, parks, and community centers that organize play to improve health, learning, and civic life.
- Case studies of playground systems in major cities and the role of organizations like recreation departments and volunteer groups.
- Practical guidance on assessing needs, surveying facilities, and planning programs that engage children, youth, and adults.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the play movement's origins, scope, and purpose, with a focus on its role in the development of modern society. The author discusses how the rise of urbanization, industrialization, and the decline of child labor created a need for organized play and physical training. The book delves into the history of play and its biological significance, tracing the evolution of organized play from ancient Greece to the present day. The author examines the role of play in education, socialization, and physical development. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the play movement and its impact on society, highlighting the importance of play in fostering healthy communities and individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331428091_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331428091
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