Originally published in 1984, a major purpose of this book was to bring together in a single volume, work that reflects the wide range of interests that social and behavioural scientists have in play, development and the environment. The intent of the book was to refine and extend concepts and methodologies within and beyond one's usual area of study. The idea was that this formula and direction would yield novel information and fresh insights. The volume encompasses a wealth of topics concerning structural, functional, and pragmatic aspects of play during early childhood and childhood, and includes strong emphasis on methodological as well as substantive concerns. It was hoped that the chapters here would inspire a new generation of research extending knowledge both in theoretical and applied areas.
A chilling tale from the bestselling author of The Devil’s Advocate, “a master of psychological thrillers” (V.
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The story concerns the bitter clash of personalities between two teachers at a Catholic school, who have wildly differing opinions on how to educate their charges. A young man who...
Also undercut in this volume are facile equations of women with children. The authors comb through diverse resources, from diaries and cartoons to religious polemics and sport PR, written across generations in times of peace and of war.
Taken together, these essays offer a wide range of approaches to understanding the sociology of youth sports, including data-driven analyses that examine national trends, as well as ethnographic research that gives a voice to individual ...
Stacey Day’s friendly voice and great advice make it easy to choose beautiful palettes and add design flair, while also guiding you through the best methods for organizing fabrics by color and size, from tiny scraps to bulky yardage.
Notably, Gregory Nazianzen wrote in one of his Poemata moralia that “the high Word [Logos] plays in every kind of form, mixing, as he wills, with his world here and there.” This statement was taken by Maximus the Confessor as the basis ...
Chucky, the malevolent talking doll who once terrorized an entire city, is reborn with the help of the toy manufacturer that built him and returns to stalk innocent victims in search of a soul
Child's Play