{"product_id":"the-routledge-international-handbook-of-tina-bruce-9781138833715","title":"The Routledge International Handbook of Early Childhood Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistorical changes in play are taking place in childhood all over the world, with the digitalisation of children's lives. Researchers are worried about the disappearance of advanced forms of play and the prioritization of time spent with loving adults, supporting play with babies and toddlers. At the same time, our understanding about the crucial importance of individual development is becoming clearer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Routledge International Handbook of Early Childhood Play explores these issues and more. It proposes the importance of adult participation in play, as adult guidance brings the possibility of moral, cultural and symbolic elements to children's play, and enhances the educational opportunities in adult-child joint play. The book also examines the aesthetic dimension of play and its role in the development of imagination and creativity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributors from many parts of the world, this unique handbook brings together the latest research and highlights practice which focuses on play. This is an essential and engaging read for all students, academics, teachers and practitioners with an interest in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tina Bruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138833711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138833715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.20d","brand":"Tina Bruce","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46806960898303,"sku":"9781138833715","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5919fe97-a5d5-4fa2-a6ab-cda087d4ca7c.jpg?v=1745378177","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-routledge-international-handbook-of-tina-bruce-9781138833715","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}