Perspectives on Play: Learning for Life
- ISBN-10
- 1317864735
- ISBN-13
- 9781317864738
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-09-13
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Pam Jarvis, Avril Brock, Sylvia Dodds
Description
This book presents a review and critical analysis of research in the field whilst exploring development in the early childhood years from a broad range of multi-disciplinary perspectives. Brock's approach will offer a dynamic perspective on the practice of play that will rival existing texts currently on the market, it will be a valuable asset for any student studying for an Early Childhood, Childhood, or Education Studies degree.
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