Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- 1 Editorial Introduction
- Part I Evolution of Play
- Part II Development of Play in Humans
- Part III Historical and Anthropological Context
- 16 Children at Play in Western Europe, 1500–1800
- 17 Play in Foraging Societies
- 18 Play in South American Indigenous Children
- 19 Play in Societies Influenced by Confucian Values
- Part IV Theories of Play and Research Methodology
- Part V Play and Learning
- Part VI Play with Special Groups
- Part VII Play Spaces and the Rights of Children
- Index
- References
17 - Play in Foraging Societies
from Part III - Historical and Anthropological Context
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 October 2018
Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- The Cambridge Handbook of Play
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- 1 Editorial Introduction
- Part I Evolution of Play
- Part II Development of Play in Humans
- Part III Historical and Anthropological Context
- 16 Children at Play in Western Europe, 1500–1800
- 17 Play in Foraging Societies
- 18 Play in South American Indigenous Children
- 19 Play in Societies Influenced by Confucian Values
- Part IV Theories of Play and Research Methodology
- Part V Play and Learning
- Part VI Play with Special Groups
- Part VII Play Spaces and the Rights of Children
- Index
- References
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- The Cambridge Handbook of PlayDevelopmental and Disciplinary Perspectives, pp. 302 - 321Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2018
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