This book is a state-of-the-art look at where toys have come from and where they are likely to go in the years ahead. The focus is on the interplay between trad

Anything to do with children's entertainment is a source of controversy: children's television programmes, musical preferences, and leisure activities are frequ

In this volume, scholars in developmental psychology, education, and neuroscience examine the ways in which children's toys often reflect and promote gender ste

The handbook is composed of chapters by authors who discuss the important features of particular types of toys, provide information related to the developmental

Children, Play, and Development offers a comprehensive look at children′s play from birth to adolescence.