Children like to play. They get all sorts of benefits from playing. They get the most benefit from play when they are in control of what they are doing. Yet the

The postwar years in the UK saw the development of numerous artificial playgrounds intended to compensate children for increasing urbanization and a lack of wil

Play is of critical importance to the well-being of children across the globe, a fact reflected in Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of

Play takes up much of the time budget of young children, and many animals, but its importance in development remains contested. This comprehensive collection br

Play is a crucial component in the development of all children. In this comprehensive and accessible text, Bob Hughes explores the complexities of children's pl