Children's play throughout history has been free, spontaneous, and intertwined with work, set in the playgrounds of the fields, streams, and barnyards. Children in cities enjoyed similar forms of...
This splendidly written volume bridges the gap between clinical and developmental psychology to explore the content and interpersonal meaning of childhood play.
The role of play in child development is a source of ongoing interest and debate. In this book, renowned expert Peter Smith offers an expansive definition of the term ?play?, taking an in-depth look...