Children and Play

by Peter K. Smith

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631235221
• ISBN13: 9780631235224
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.5"