′This Handbook offers diverse perspectives from scholars across the globe who help us see play in new ways. At the same time the basic nature of play gives a

There has been a growing academic interest in the role of outdoor spaces for play in a child′s development. This text represents a coordinated and comprehensi

′This Handbook offers diverse perspectives from scholars across the globe who help us see play in new ways. At the same time the basic nature of play gives a

Play and learning scholarship has developed considerably over the last decade, as has the recognition of its importance to childrens learning and development. C

This handbook focuses on examining historical, current and future research issues in play and learning scholarship. It is organized into three sections which co