This book is about play behaviour: what it is, what it is for, how we decribe and study it, how it evolved. The last ten years or so have seen a great burgeoning of interest in these questions among both psychologists and zoologists. This book draws together work on both animals and children to show what has been achieved. It illustrates how much of this research coheres sround the theme of development: play seen from the perspective of the evolutionary development of a species and play seen as crucial aspect of individual ...
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This book is about play behaviour: what it is, what it is for, how we decribe and study it, how it evolved. The last ten years or so have seen a great burgeoning of interest in these questions among both psychologists and zoologists. This book draws together work on both animals and children to show what has been achieved. It illustrates how much of this research coheres sround the theme of development: play seen from the perspective of the evolutionary development of a species and play seen as crucial aspect of individual development. Combing general theoretical accounts ofplay behaviour with detailed discussionof research on particular species (including kittens, monkeys and rodents), Peter K. Smith sets out to inter-relate this work on animal behaviour with psychological research on human play, among young children, those of school age and adults. The topics covered include fantasy play, imaginary companions, object play, problem solving, rough and tumble play and children's games.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0631134921.
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Good. Good Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 334 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. PLEASE NOTE: This copy is an EX-LIBRARY copy with the usual markings.
