The role of play in human development / Anthony D. Pellegrini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pellegrini, Anthony D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play--Psychological aspects.

Play.

Play--Social aspects.

Symbolic play.

Child psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Pellegrini argues that play is an excellent example of the influence of biology and culture on one other, especially during childhood. The innovative possibilities associated with different forms of juvenile play behaviour can influence both individuals' skill acquisition and possibly also the development of the species.

Contents:

Contents; Chapter 1. Getting Here from There: An Introduction to My Study of Play; Chapter 2. Play: What Is It?; Chapter 3. Theories of Play; Chapter 4. Play and Behavioral Plasticity; Chapter 5. Play in Culture; Chapter 6. Functions of Play; Chapter 7. Social Play; Chapter 8. Children's Use of Objects in Exploration, in Play, and as Tools; Chapter 9. Locomotor Play; Chapter 10. Pretend Play; Chapter 11. The Role of Games; Chapter 12. The Role of Play in Education; Chapter 13. Conclusion: What's It All Mean?; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

0-19-971024-4

OCLC:

608626740