Enlivened by the voices of young children engaged in contemporary play, this accessible book enables readers to re-evaluate the contribution of play in childhood. It explores the persistence of fundamental play themes alongside new variations on traditional themes, including:
2 In general: The changing world we live in
3 From the general to the particular: What is children¿s play culture?
4 Competitions and games in children¿s play culture
5 Games of chance and luck in children¿s play culture: Alea
6 The world of make-believe 1: Family play scenarios
7 The world of make-believe 2: Play scenarios that are about having `adventures¿ and fights
8 Fooling about in play: The `dizzy¿ side of play culture
9 Play that defies categorization
10 Gender and children's play culture
11 Adults and play
12 Changes in children's play culture