Pellegrini, Anthony D.

The role of play in human development / Anthony D. Pellegrini. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - ix, 278 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Play: what is it? -- Theories of play -- Play and behavioral plasticity -- Play in culture -- Functions of play -- Social play -- Children's use of objects in exploration, in play, and as tools -- Locomotor play -- Pretend play -- The role of games -- The role of play in education.

ISBN: 9780195367324

LCCN: 2008051545

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Play -- Psychological aspects.
Play -- Social aspects.
Symbolic play.
Child psychology.

LC Class. No.: BF717 / .P45 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 155.4/18