Play enl ed (The Developing Child) - Hardcover

Garvey, C

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674673646 ISBN 13: 9780674673649

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Since the original publication of "Play" in 1977, dramatic economic and social changes have resulted in a marked increase in the number of young children from diverse backgrounds enrolled in group child-care programs, a trend that has created a need for a better understanding of play and its significance for the growing child. Over the same period, researchers studying child development have become even more interested in the relationship between play and children's well-being. In this enlarged edition of "Play," Catherine Garvey explores some of the more promising new directions in the study of play and summarizes the findings of recent research.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Because play allows children to experiment with action, speech, and social roles they have yet to master, the author touches on topics that are of concern to parents and educator. Garvey has provided a concise introduction to current play research that also offers an entry to children's imaginative exploration of physical and social realities.

About the Author:

Catherine Garvey is Professor of Psychology, University of Maine, Orono.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0674673646
• ISBN 13: 9780674673649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 198