TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kalliala,Marjatta
TI  - Play culture in a changing world
T2  - Debating play series
SN  - 0335213421
AV  - HQ782 
U1  - 306.481 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Maidenhead, Berkshire
PB  - Open University Press
KW  - Play
KW  - Games
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction : a picture of children's play culture --; 1; Meet the children, their parents, and the practitioners who work with them --; 2; In general : the changing world we live in --; 3; From the general to the particular : what is children's play culture? --; 4; Competitions and games in children's play culture --; 5; Games of chance and luck in children's play culture : Alea --; 6; The world of make-believe 1 : family play scenarios --; 7; The world of make-believe 2 : play scenarios that are about having 'adventures' and fights --; 8; Fooling about in play : the 'dizzy' side of play culture --; 9; Play that defies categorization --; 10; Gender and children's play culture --; 11; Adults and play --; 12; Changes in children's play culture
N2  - "Enlivened by the voices of young children engaged in contemporary play, this accessible book enables readers to re-evaluate the contribution of play in childhood. It explores the persistence of fundamental play themes alongside new variations on traditional themes." "This book helps adults to be reflective and to encourage children's play by understanding and valuing their play culture. It is important reading for early years students and practitioners."--BOOK JACKET
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