In Celebration of Play - An Integrated Approach to Play and Child Development

First published in 1980, these essays, from papers given at the International Playgrounds Association's 7th World Congress, focus on the social significance of play. Contributions from researchers and play leaders from several countries, look at such topics as the importance of play, development through play, leadership training and special groups.

List of contents

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Part 1: The Importance of Play. Part 2: Development Through Play. Part 3: Leadership Training. Part 4: Special Groups. Part 5: Beyond the Playground. Contributors. Index.

About the author

Paul F. Wilkinson

Summary

First published in 1980, these essays, from papers given at the International Playgrounds Association’s 7th World Congress, focus on the social significance of play. Contributions from researchers and play leaders from several countries, look at such topics as the importance of play, development through play, leadership training and special groups.

Product details

• Authors: Paul F. Wilkinson
• Assisted by: Paul F Wilkinson (Editor), Paul F. Wilkinson (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138058132
• ISBN: 978-1-138-05813-2
• No. of pages: 324
• Series: Psychology Library Editions: Child Development; Psychology Library Editions: Child Development
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works