How to Grow a Playspace

Development and Design

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, Landscape
Cover of the book How to Grow a Playspace by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317442219
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317442219
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

How to Grow a Playspace takes you through a global perspective of the different stages of child development and the environments that engage children in play around the world. From the urbanity of Mumbai; to rainbow nets in Japan; nature play in Denmark; recycling waste in Peru; community building in Uganda; play streets in London; and gardens of peace in Palestine, itproves that no matter where play occurs, it is ubiquitous in its resourcefulness, imagination and effect.

Written by international leaders in the field of play including academics, designers and playworkers, How to Grow A Playspace discusses contemporary issues around children and play, such as risk benefit in play, creativity and technology, insights into children’s thinking, social inclusion and what makes a city child-friendly.

With its own ‘Potting Shed’, this text is also a practical guide to support playspace projects with advice on teams, budgets, community engagement, maintenance and standards. How to Grow a Playspace is a comprehensive ‘go-to’ guide for anyone interested or involved in children’s play and playspaces.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

How to Grow a Playspace takes you through a global perspective of the different stages of child development and the environments that engage children in play around the world. From the urbanity of Mumbai; to rainbow nets in Japan; nature play in Denmark; recycling waste in Peru; community building in Uganda; play streets in London; and gardens of peace in Palestine, itproves that no matter where play occurs, it is ubiquitous in its resourcefulness, imagination and effect.

Written by international leaders in the field of play including academics, designers and playworkers, How to Grow A Playspace discusses contemporary issues around children and play, such as risk benefit in play, creativity and technology, insights into children’s thinking, social inclusion and what makes a city child-friendly.

With its own ‘Potting Shed’, this text is also a practical guide to support playspace projects with advice on teams, budgets, community engagement, maintenance and standards. How to Grow a Playspace is a comprehensive ‘go-to’ guide for anyone interested or involved in children’s play and playspaces.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book A Restorative Approach to Family Violence by
Cover of the book Principia Amoris by
Cover of the book Personification by
Cover of the book Who is My Neighbor? by
Cover of the book Southeast Asia by
Cover of the book Poverty, Family, and Kinship in a Heartland Community by
Cover of the book The Fascist Nature of Neoliberalism by
Cover of the book Sino-Japanese Relations by
Cover of the book Morning Sun: Interviews with Chinese Writers of the Lost Generation by
Cover of the book Native American Sovereignty by
Cover of the book Taiwan in the 21st Century by
Cover of the book The Psychoanalytic Vision by
Cover of the book Critical Indigenous Rights Studies by
Cover of the book Britain and World War One by
Cover of the book The Co-operative Movement in Italy by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy