Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- 1 Editorial Introduction
- Part I Evolution of Play
- Part II Development of Play in Humans
- Part III Historical and Anthropological Context
- Part IV Theories of Play and Research Methodology
- Part V Play and Learning
- Part VI Play with Special Groups
- Part VII Play Spaces and the Rights of Children
- Index
- References
Part I - Evolution of Play
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 October 2018
Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- 1 Editorial Introduction
- Part I Evolution of Play
- Part II Development of Play in Humans
- Part III Historical and Anthropological Context
- Part IV Theories of Play and Research Methodology
- Part V Play and Learning
- Part VI Play with Special Groups
- Part VII Play Spaces and the Rights of Children
- Index
- References
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- The Cambridge Handbook of PlayDevelopmental and Disciplinary Perspectives, pp. 9 - 122Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2018
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