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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454182403321

Titolo

The nature of play [[electronic resource] ] : great apes and humans / / edited by Anthony D. Pellegrini, Peter K. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2005

ISBN

1-281-96278-3

9786611962784

1-60623-170-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PellegriniAnthony D

SmithPeter K

Disciplina

156/.5

Soggetti

Play - Psychological aspects

Play behavior in animals

Psychology, Comparative

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This uniquely integrative volume brings together leading experts in developmental psychology and animal behavior to provide a new perspective on the nature and functions of play. In an introductory chapter, distinguished ethologist Patrick Bateson describes how youthful exploration and games contribute to both individual development and group survival--not only in humans, but in other species as well. Parallel chapters then examine social play, object play, and pretend play in humans and great apes, providing a broader context for understanding why human children behave the way they do. W