{"product_id":"the-play-of-man-karl-groos-9781023567299","title":"The Play of Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarl Gross's \"The Play of Man\" delves into the profound significance of play, not just in childhood, but throughout adulthood. A foundational text in developmental psychology, this work explores the instinctual nature of play and its crucial role in human development. Gross examines how the playful activities of youth prepare individuals for the complexities and responsibilities of adult life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough meticulous observation and insightful analysis, the author connects the seemingly frivolous nature of play to essential skills and social behaviors necessary for navigating the world. The book offers a compelling perspective on the interplay between instinct and learning, revealing how our inherent drive to play shapes our cognitive, emotional, and social growth. \"The Play of Man\" remains a relevant and thought-provoking exploration of human behavior and the enduring power of play in shaping who we become. A classic study in sociology and psychology, meticulously restored for contemporary readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karl Groos, James Mark Baldwin, Elizabeth L. Baldwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023567296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023567299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.66d","brand":"Karl Groos","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46880871907583,"sku":"9781023567299","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d39b5ada-ba05-4be4-9c0e-b0ef216666c2.jpg?v=1747969978","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-play-of-man-karl-groos-9781023567299","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}