Children and Play Understanding Children's Worlds |
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| Author:
| Smith, Peter K. |
| Series title: | Understanding Children's Worlds Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-631-23522-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $54.95USD $42.50 |
Book Description:
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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 at its impact on children, as well as its adaptive value for birds and mammals, including primates.
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 at its impact on children, as well as its adaptive value for birds and mammals, including primates.