This Encyclopedia presents 62 essays by 78 distinguished experts who draw on their expertise in pedagogy, anthropology, ethology, history, philosophy, and psych

In light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in child development has taken on increased meaning for educational professionals an

In light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in childhood has taken on increased meaning for educational professionals and social

Imaginative play and story telling occupy key roles in children's psychological development and socialization. Bringing together leading contributors, this volu

Play: An Interdisciplinary Synthesis is co-published with the Association for the Study of Play (TASP), an interdisciplinary, international organization of play