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Children and play /

by Smith, Peter K. Published by : Wiley-Blackwell, (Malden, MA :) Physical details: ix, 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. ISBN:9780631235224.

Subject(s): Play -- Psychological aspects. | Play behavior in animals. | Child development.

Year: 2010 Item type: Short Term Loan

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Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Paro College Library	155.418 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A00303
Paro College Library	155.418 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A00263
Paro College Library	155.418 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A00264
Paro College Library	155.418 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A00265

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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. Using both contemporary and classic research, Smith examines how different age groups and sexes participate in a wide variety of play, including exercise and rough-and- tumble play, fantasy play and imaginary friends, and play with objects. The book gauges the function of play in early childhood education.

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