Children, Play, and Development

by Fergus P. Hughes

Quite simply, this is the best text on play and development I have ever read. It was thought provoking while being reader-friendly at the same time. This work is very thorough and would be an excellent text for undergraduate or experienced in-service graduates. L. Kathryn Sharp, The University of Memphis A comprehensive look at children s play from birth to adolescence Children, Play, and Development, Fourth Edition, discusses the relationship of play to the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth of the child. Author Fergus P. Hughes focuses on the historical, sociocultural, and ethological context of play; the role of development in play; and the wide range of theories that provide a framework for interpreting play. The changes in this thoroughly updated Fourth Edition include new information on cultural differences in object play, a critique of experimental research on play across cultures, brain correlates of aggressive play in humans and animals, the development of the young child s ability to distinguish between reality and make-believe, computers in the classroom, the development of emergent literacy, and the impact of attachment on children s development. Key FeaturesOffers thorough coverage of theoretical perspectives on play, showing readers how theories contribute to a scientific understanding of playProvides an up-to-date review of the literature, with nearly half of the references new to this editionIncludes a rich variety of pedagogical features that illustrate key points and help stimulate class discussionsPresents Putting Theory Into Practice sections (two per chapter) that contain practical applications of theory and research

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384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Hoda Marmar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great and definite reference about this topic. Very well organized, accessible, interesting, and well researched. I have learned tremendously from it. To reread later, of course, and it opened a whole new area for me to discover.

[S. Musavi]

If you are interested to get an insight on your child's physical, emotional, and social development and want to know how play is related to it, this is a must read for you.

After reading the book, I'm sure you will keep it handy because you want to refer to it further, as you get more interested in the subject by observing your child's development.

Don't forget this is a text book! But it is written in a clear language and it's very well organized so you can easily read the book cover to cover or dive right into your subject of interest's chapter.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone starting to learn about children and their play. Not for those in the field for a long period of time.

[AndreaD'A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, a text book, but reads easier than most! Gives the important information clearly.