{"product_id":"brian-suttonsmith-playful-scholar-a-centennial-celebration-9780761874027","title":"Brian Sutton-Smith, Playful Scholar: A Centennial Celebration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book honors the legacy of Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith, a renowned play scholar, with essays ranging from scholarly to playful, personal anecdotes, and original works of fiction. It is published in the TASP biannual Play and Culture Studies series and includes photographs and appreciation from colleagues. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 180 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University Press of America\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book pays tribute to the remarkable legacy of Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Folklore at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sutton-Smith was widely recognized as a pioneering play scholar of his time, with numerous groundbreaking contributions to the fields of developmental psychology, folklore, anthropology, sociology of sport, education, and philosophy. In this volume, we present a diverse collection of essays that honor the centennial of his birth, spanning from scholarly analyses to playful explorations. These essays delve into the key ideas of Dr. Sutton-Smith's work, offer critical assessments, and include personal anecdotes and original works of fiction that celebrate his enduring legacy. Published as part of the TASP biannual Play and Culture Studies series, this book features photographs of Dr. Sutton-Smith and heartfelt tributes from numerous colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 249g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 227 x 151 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780761874027\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":47481943261434,"sku":"9780761874027","price":34.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1751654387846_book.jpg?v=1751751625","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/brian-suttonsmith-playful-scholar-a-centennial-celebration-9780761874027","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}