Practice-Based Research in Children's Play

This Unique Collection Of 12 Research Projects Carried Out By Experienced Practitioners In The Play Sector In The Uk And Usa Puts Forward A Range Of Perspectives On Children's Play And Adults' Relationships With It. Drawing On A Diverse Range Of Research Methodologies, The Studies Consider Adults' Memories Of Play; The Co-production Of Spaces Where Children Can Play (in Adventure Playgrounds, Out Of School Clubs, Children’s Zoos, Children's Museums And Public Space); Therapeutic Approaches To Playwork; Playwork And Wellbeing; Supporting The Play Of Severely Disabled Children And Young People; Play And Contemporary Art Practice; And Children's Use Of Technology In A Playground. Offering A Fresh Look Beyond The Dominant Singular Voice Of Developmental Psychology, This Book Is Essential Reading For Anyone Studying Or Working With Children At Play.