The Routledge International Handbook of Early Childhood Play

Are children playing less, or is play changing with the inventions of technology? Should the emphasis be that children need to play because it is fun? Or is the most important thing about play its moral dimension, and its role in the development and learning of a child? This unique handbook explores these issues and many more, with contributors from all over the world and is unique in bringing together the latest research and practice which focuses on play, from truly global perspectives.