This book presents a review and critical analysis of research in the field whilst exploring development in the early childhood years from a broad range of multi

Philosophical Perspectives on Play builds on the disciplinary and paradigmatic bridges constructed between the study of philosophy and play in The Philosophy of

This book provides an analysis of children’s play across many different cultural communities around the globe.

This book represents the outcome of the joint activities of a group of scholars who were concerned about the lack of international research in play for children

While firmly acknowledging the importance of play in early childhood, this book interrogates the assumption that play is a birthright. It pushes beyond traditio