Smith, Peter K <br/><br/>
Children and play 
Peter K. Smith ; with a chapter by Yumi Gosso 
 - Malden  Wiley-Blackwell  2010 
 - 256p.                               Pbk 
<br/><br/> <p>Includes bibliographical references (p. [218]-246) and index.</p> 
<br/><br/>An introduction to play -- A brief history of the study of play, and of play theories -- Animal play : definitions and descriptions -- Animal play : theoretical perspectives on function -- Play in different cultures / Yumi Gosso -- Physical activity play : exercise play and rough-and-tumble -- Object play -- Pretend play : description -- Pretend play : theories and functions -- Some practical issues concerning play -- Concluding comments: Play and the middle way. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780631235224 9780631235224 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2008051208 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Child psychology<br/>Play - Psychological aspects<br/>Child development<br/>Psychology, Comparative<br/>Play behaviour
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>155.418 SMI