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The Case For Make Believe: Saving Play In A Commercialized World
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In The Case For Make Believe, Harvard Child Psychologist Susan Linn Tells The Alarming Story Of Childhood Under Siege In A Commercialized And Technologysaturated World. Although Play Is Essential To Human Development And Children Are Born With An Innate Capacity For Make Believe, Linn Argues That, In Modernday America, Nurturing Creative Play Is Not Only Counterculturalit Threatens Corporate Profits.A Book With Immediate Relevance For Parents And Educators Alike, The Case For Make Believe Helps Readers Understand How Crucial Child'S Play Isand What Parents And Educators Can Do To Protect It. At The Heart Of The Book Are Stories Of Children At Home, In School, And At A Therapist'S Office Playing About Reallife Issues From Entering Kindergarten To A Sibling'S Death, Expressing Feelings They Can'T Express Directly, And Making Meaning Of An Often Confusing World.In An Era When Toys Come From Television And Media Companies Sell Videos As Brainbuilders For Babies, Linn Lays Out The Inextricable Links Between Play, Creativity, And Health, Showing Us How And Why To Preserve The Space For Make Believe That Children Need To Lead Fulfilling And Meaningful Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Case For Make Believe' about? A: 'The Case For Make Believe' by Susan Linn explores the importance of play in a child's development in a commercialized world, highlighting the challenges posed by modern media and technology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Case For Make Believe' is Susan Linn, a Harvard child psychologist.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'The Case For Make Believe' is suitable for parents, educators, and anyone interested in child psychology, particularly those involved with children from preschool age to adolescence.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the significance of creative play, the impact of commercialization on childhood, and practical advice for parents and educators on nurturing play.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Case For Make Believe' contains 272 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: The book is available in a new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Case For Make Believe' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Case For Make Believe' was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: What can parents learn from this book? A: Parents can learn about the critical role of play in their child's development and how to protect and encourage imaginative play amidst commercial pressures.
- Q: Does the book provide practical strategies for educators? A: Yes, the book offers practical strategies for educators to foster an environment that supports creative play and addresses issues children face.