The Future of Play Theory: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Children's Play Society (Dis))

ISBN 10: 0791426424 / ISBN 13: 9780791426425

Published by State University of New York Press, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Future of Play Theory: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry into the Contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith (Children's Play Society (Dis))
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791426424
• ISBN 13: 9780791426425
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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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.

About the Author

Anthony D. Pellegrini is Professor of Early Education at the University of Georgia. He is the author of School Recess and Playground Behavior: Educational and Developmental Roles, also published by SUNY Press, and the editor of the SUNY series, Children's Play in Society.