Bibliograph

The case for make believe, saving play in a commercialized world, Susan Linn

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The case for make believe, saving play in a commercialized world, Susan Linn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-249) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The case for make believe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

175289924

Responsibility statement

Susan Linn

Sub title

saving play in a commercialized world

Table Of Contents

1. Defending pretending : the necessity of make believe -- 2. Sold out : commercialism, technology, and creative play -- 3. Baby scam : the false promise of screen time for infants and toddlers -- 4. True romance : my love affair with D.W. Winnicott -- 5. Michael : grappling with change -- 6. Joey, Olivia, and Emma : limits, boundaries, and the freedom to play -- 7. Kara : the truth in make believe -- 8. Angelo : playing about secrets -- 9. Wham! pow! oof! : how media violence is killing play -- 10. The princess trap : make believe and the loss of middle childhood -- 11. Playing for life : what we all gain from make believe -- 12. Sasha, your peas are calling you : nurturing play in a culture bent on squelching it

Target audience

adult

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