Child Play
Its Importance for Human Development
$102.68
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
14 July 1995
Summary
This volume explores the theories and practice of play. The author suggests that media influences have a profound effect on behaviour and, by stressing the importance of understanding play as a chart of individual development and drawing links between home, school, clinics and therapy, he offers the prospect of an understanding of delinquency and difficulty.
The book examines a range of issues surrounding play. Contexts are various - play in and out of school, dramatherapy, adult trai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781853022463 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1853022462 |
| Author: | Peter Slade |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 14 July 1995 |
| Weight: | 564g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 158mm x 21mm |
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About The Author
Peter Slade
Peter Slade (1912-2004) was a pioneer in the field of theatre for children and was also known as an expert in work for those with special needs. He was the first person to speak on dramatherapy at the BMA, and in 1964 was chosen to chair the Creative Drama section of the first International Children’s Theatre Conference in London. He directed the Rea St Centre, and for over 30 years ran his Summer Schools which became internationally renowned. On retirement he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and awarded the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal. His books and articles are known worldwide.
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