The role of play in human development /

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by Pellegrini, Anthony D.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Oxford University Press, (New York :) Physical details: ix, 278 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Play -- Psychological aspects. | Play -- Social aspects. | Symbolic play. | Child psychology. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Education Learning Commons PRO 155.4 PEL Available

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.