Originally published in 1984, a major purpose of this book was to bring together in a single volume, work that reflects the wide range of interests that social and behavioural scientists have in play, development and the environment. The intent of the book was to refine and extend concepts and methodologies within and beyond one’s usual area of study. The idea was that this formula and direction would yield novel information and fresh insights. The volume encompasses a wealth of topics concerning structural, functional, and pragmatic aspects of play during early childhood and childhood, and includes strong emphasis on methodological as well as substantive concerns. It was hoped that the chapters here would inspire a new generation of research extending knowledge both in theoretical and applied areas.
Foreword James E. Johnson
1. Selected Introductory Notes on Childs
Play as Developmental and Applied Thomas D. Yawkey
2. Contributions of Play
to Development Irene Athey
3. The Phenomenon of Bipolarity in Play Theories
Brian Sutton-Smith and Diana Kelly-Byrne
4. Imaginative Play: Deficit or
Difference? Helen B. Schwartzman
5. The Play of Handicapped Children Joanne
M. Quinn and Kenneth H. Rubin
6. Methodological Issues in Studying Early
Pretend Play Lorraine McCune-Nicolich and Larry Fenson
7. Objects, Symbols,
and the Substitutes: The Nature of the Cognitive Activity During Symbolic
Play Carol E. Copple, Rodney R. Cocking and Wendy S. Matthews
8. The
Self-Building Potential of Pretend Play or "I Got a Fish, All by Myself"
Greta G. Fein
9. Relationships between Exploration and Play Joachim F.
Wohlwill
10. The Social Context of Exploratory Play Bruce B. Henderson
11.
Play, Novelty, and Stimulus Seeking Michael J. Ellis
12. Play, Incongruity
and Humor Paul E. McGhee
13. The Effects of Exploration and Play on Young
Childrens Associative Fluency: A Review and Extension of Training Studies
Anthony D. Pellegrini
14. Play in Public School Settings: A Philosophical
Question Carl D. Glickman
15. Play in Developmental Preschool Settings Nancy
E. Curry and Sara H. Arnaud
16. Play Therapy in Counselling Settings Louise
F. Guerney
17. Play in Hospital Settings Rosemary Bolig
18. Creative
Dramatic Play and Language Comprehension Peter A. Williamson and Steven B.
Silvern
19. Effects of Realistic and Unrealistic Props on Symbolic Play Bruce
L. Mann. Author Index. Subject Index.
Thomas D. Yawkey, Anthony D. Pellegrini
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