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Civilization arises in play, shaping language, law, war, and art.
Homo Ludens
A Study of the Play-Element in Culture
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232 pages
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31 May 2016
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Summary
In Homo Ludens, Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. He identifies five characteristics of play: it is free; it is not ordinary or real life; it is distinct from ordinary life both as to locality and duration; it creates order; it is connected with no material interest, and from it no profit can be gained.
With cross-cultural examples from the humanities, business, and politics, Huizinga examines play in all its diverse guises as it re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781621389996 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1621389995 |
| Author: | Johan Huizinga |
| Publisher: | Angelico Press |
| Imprint: | Angelico Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 13mm |
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