{"product_id":"children-play-and-development-9781412967693","title":"Children  Play  and Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"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 childrens 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 childs ability to distinguish between reality and make-believe  computers in the classroom  the development of emergent literacy  and the impact of attachment on childrens development.  Key Features Offers thorough coverage of theoretical perspectives on play  showing readers how theories contribute to a scientific understanding of play Provides an up-to-date review of the literature  with nearly half of the references new to this edition Includes a rich variety of pedagogical features that illustrate key points and help stimulate class discussions Presents Putting Theory Into Practice sections (two per chapter) that contain practical applications of theory and research High-Quality Ancillaries  Instructor Resources  including PowerPoint slides  test questions  activities  a sample syllabus  teaching tips  and web resources  are available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279675908149,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412967694","price":174.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412967693.jpg?v=1780605905","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/children-play-and-development-9781412967693","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}