Play
how it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, …
Brown, Stuart.
229 pages | ~6 hrs
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how it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul
By Brown, Stuart.
Through decades of research and thousands of personal interviews, a leading behavioral expert reveals how play serves as far more than childhood entertainment or adult leisure. This comprehensive exploration demonstrates that play functions as a fundamental biological drive, essential to human development and wellbeing throughout our entire lives.
Drawing from extensive studies of both animal behavior and human psychology, this work challenges the common perception that play represents mere distraction from serious pursuits. Instead, it presents compelling evidence that our capacity for play directly influences our intelligence, creativity, social skills, and ability to adapt to life's challenges. The research spans an remarkable range of subjects, from individuals who achieved extraordinary success to those whose lives took darker paths, revealing consistent patterns about play's profound impact on human development.
The book examines how play literally shapes our brains, particularly through three-dimensional object manipulation, and explores the concerning consequences when play is absent from our lives. Beyond personal fulfillment, these findings carry significant implications for parenting approaches, educational systems, workplace innovation, and broader social policies.
Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with psychology and inspiring human stories, this work presents a compelling case that play deserves recognition not as frivolous activity, but as essential work for developing resilience, intelligence, and adaptability. For those seeking to understand the deeper mechanisms of human flourishing, this research offers valuable insights into an often overlooked pathway to personal growth and societal wellbeing.
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Details
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Avery
- ISBN-13
- 9781583333334
- ISBN-10
- 1583333339
- Pages
- 229
- Language
- ENG
- Dewey Decimal
- 155
- LC Classification
- BF717.B76 2009