Children, Play, and Development
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412967694 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 2004 he assumed the role of Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which he held until his retirement in 2007. He is the author or co-author of eight books and numerous book chapters and scholarly articles dealing primarily with childhood cognition and children’s play. The first edition of his book Children, Play, and Development appeared in 1991, and has since been translated into Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. Hughes is a Professor Em
It was thought provoking while being reader-friendly at the same time. 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 High-Quality AncillariesInstructor Resources on CD include PowerPoint presentations, a comprehensive test bank, and more. 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. This work is very thorough and would be an excellent text for undergraduate or experienced in-service graduates."L. Kathryn Sharp,
"This is one of the most inclusive books on play I have yet read." (Donna C. This work is very thorough and would be an excellent text for undergraduate or experienced in-service graduates.” (L. It was thought provoking while being reader-friendly at the same time. Kathryn Sharp 2009-03-23)“This book conveys the fundamental importance of play in the lives of children. I feel that professionals in-training need to examine play deeply with a textbook such as this.” (Kimberly M. Williams Adoption Reply Card 2009-05-01)“With solid support from research and theory about development and learning, Hughes provides insight into and support for the seminal importance of play in child
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