ISBN: 9780243020119 - The Playground Movement in America and Its Relation to Public Education (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book documents how the modern playground has developed from the late 19th century to present day. It explores the underlying philosophy of the playground movement and its impact on education. At the outset, playgrounds were simply outdoor spaces for children to congregate, but by the early 20th century, supervised play leaders were introduced. Soon after, the playground transformed into a hub for wider recreation activities and social gatherings for all ages. The author draws a comparison to schools with their extensive resources, arguing they're ideally placed to fulfill both recreation and social welfare functions. The book concludes by examining the role of playgrounds in the development of urban communities and their ultimate significance in shaping the lives of children and their families. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…