Play and Development | Evolutionary, Sociocultural, and Functional Perspectives

Artin Goncu (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0805863141 / ISBN 13: 9780805863147

Published by Psychology Press, 2007

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Play and Development | Evolutionary, Sociocultural, and Functional Perspectives | Artin Goncu (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2007 | Psychology Press | EAN 9780805863147 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Play and Development | Evolutionary, Sociocultural, and Functional Perspectives
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805863141
• ISBN 13: 9780805863147
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 18D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 474 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Children's play is a universal human activity, and one that serves a significant purpose in personal development.

Throughout this volume, which is an extension of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society, the editors and contributors explore assumptions about play and its status as a unique and universal activity in humans.

As a whole, Play and Development delves into three lines of research concerning this topic: examining these assumptions from an ethological perspective, exploring the view of research that shows play to be socially and culturally constructed, and looking at varied applications of play in the different contexts of childhood.

Topics covered in this volume include:

• evolutionary foundations and functions of play
• children's play as cultural interpretation
• the use of imagination in children's play
• the imaginary companions created by children and adults

This volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of developmental psychology and cognitive development, and will be sought out by active researchers and practitioners in the field.

About the Author

Artin Goncu, Suzanne Gaskins