Theorising Play in the Early Years

by Marilyn Fleer

Book Overview

Theorising Play in the Early Years is a theoretical and empirical exploration of the concept of pedagogy and play in early childhood education. The book provides an in-depth examination of classical and contemporary theories of play, with a focus on post-developmental perspectives and Vygotskian theory. In this book, Marilyn Fleer draws on a range of cross-cultural research in order to challenge Western perspectives and to move beyond a universal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107032296
• ISBN13: 9781107032293
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.9"