Play

Playing is essential for people of all ages, as it helps us become better, more creative adults. Marc Malmdorf Andersen argues that playing is a scientific process that develops trust, intimacy, and problem-solving skills. He charts the evolution of play and evaluates research in developmental psychology and biology. Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, offers insights on a wide range of topics and concepts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 60 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Why Play Is So Important for People of All Ages and How It Can Help Us Become Better, More Creative Adults

Marc Malmdorf Andersen believes that playing is not just for children and young people. He argues that playing is a scientific process that can help us become better, more creative adults. When we play, we develop trust and intimacy, solve problems, and explore our own minds and the world around us. Malmdorf Andersen charts the evolution of play and evaluates the research in developmental psychology and biology that supports his claim. By defining different types of play, he reveals the close relationships between play and learning, and between creativity and innovation.

In "Reflections," a series co-published with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on a key concept that encapsulates their years of study and research. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics and concepts, from love, trust, and play to corruption, welfare, and sleep, that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.

Weight: 70g
Dimension: 110 x 178 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781421444840