The future of play theory : a multidisciplinary inquiry into the contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith

Author(s)

• Pellegrini, Anthony D.
• Sutton-Smith, Brian

Bibliographic Information

The future of play theory : a multidisciplinary inquiry into the contributions of Brian Sutton-Smith

edited by Anthony D. Pellegrini

（SUNY series, children's play in society）

State University of New York Press, c1995

• :
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This multidimensional book looks at the current status of play theory across the disciplines, literally from anthropology to zoology. The authors examine play phenomena from four perspectives, Play as Progress; Play as Power, Play as Fantasy; and Play as Self. The volume is concluded with a challenge for future study by Brian Sutton-Smith. With the wealth of information gathered here, this book will serve as an invaluable reference tool, textbook, and source of inspiration for all those interested in the fascinating study of children's play.

Table of Contents

Introduction Anthony D. Pellegrini Part I: Play As Progress 1. Play, Ethology, and Education: A Personal Account Peter K. Smith 2. Animal Play, Games of Angels, Biology, and Brian Robert Fagen 3. Children's Play and Adult Leisure Garry Chick and Lynn A. Barnett Part II: Play as Power 4. Competitive Play on the Plains: An Analysis of Games and Warfare Among Native American Warrior Societies, 1800-1850 John W. Loy and Graham L. Hesketh 5. Boys' Rough-and-Tumble Play and Social Competence: Contemporaneous and Longitudinal Relations Anthony D. Pellegrini 6. Aggressive Toy Play Jeffrey Goldstein Part III: Play as Fantasy 7. Toys and Stories Greta G. Fein 8. The Promotion and Marketing of Toys: Time to Rethink the Paradox? Stephen Kline 9. Imaginative Play in Childhood: Precursor of Subjunctive Thoughts, Daydreaming, and Adult Pretending Games Jerome L. Singer 10. Social Pretend with Mother and Sibling: Individual Differences and Social Understanding Lisa M. Youngblade and Judy Dunn Part IV: Play as Self 11. Representing Children's Play: Anthropologists at Work Helen B. Schwartzman 12. Past Play: Relics, Memory, and History Bernard Mergen Conclusion: The Persuasive Rhetorics of Play Brian Sutton-Smith Appendix: A List of Brian Sutton-Smith's Play-Related Publications F.F. McMahon

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA25923146
• ISBN:
  • 0791426416
  • 0791426424
• LCCN: 94041396
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Albany, N.Y.
• Pages/Volumes: x, 306 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HQ782
  • DC20 : 155.4/18
  • NDC9 : 371.45
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Play
  • LCSH : Play -- Psychological aspects
  • LCSH : Child psychology
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA13095557