Theory in Context and Out

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Furthers' discourse and understanding about the complex phenomenon we know as play. Theory in and out of Context furthers discourse and understanding about the complex phenomenon we know as play. Play, as a human and animal activity, can be understood in terms of cultural, social, evolutionary, psychological, and philosophical perspectives. This effort necessarily includes inquiry from a range of disciplines, including history, sociology, psychology, education, biology, anthropology, and leisure studies. This volume includes sections covering Foundations and Theory of Play, Gender and Childrens Play, Theory of Mind, Adult-Child Play, and Classroom Play. Scholarly analyses and reports of research from diverse disciplines amplify our understanding of play in Western and non-Western societies.

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Scholarly analyses and reports of research from diverse disciplines amplify our understanding of play in Western and on-Western societies. * Adolescence *
. . . offers many ideas for achieving a more balanced study of American Society. * American Studies International *

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Stuart Reifel is Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches in the early childhood education program in the College of Education.