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- Subject
- Psychology
- ISBN
- 9781583333334
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1583333339
ISBN-13
9781583333334
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66920759
Product Key Features
Book Title
Play : How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, General, Social Psychology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-050463
Reviews
This is one of the most important books I have ever read. Now, more than ever, we need to think more creatively. Dr. Stuart Brown shows us the way. Without play and physical activity we can’t cultivate the skills necessary to handle changing times. For our own sake and the sake of our children, we need to play again with exuberance and give it the place in our lives it deserves. Anyone who cares about the future of our world should read this book. It is a gift.” --John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, coauthor of Driven to Distractionand author of Spark Stuart Brown introduces us to the importance of play in the lives of animals and humans, its role in developing social and locomotive skills in children, freedom from inhibitions and creative thinking in later life. This important book explores how play can improve - and joyously change - your life.” --Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE , founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace For all those who do not play enough--out of guilt, because they don't have enough time, or for any other reason--this is a must read. In a world obsessed with hard work, Stuart Brown's playful yet serious exploration of play is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book can help the reader become happier and more successful.” --Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., author of Happier Stuart Brown has spent his career exploring and explaining what few others take seriously: that play makes us better people and that play makes the world a better place. Play is fun, natural, and necessary; Playis an important and inspiring book.” --David Kelley, Chairman and founder of IDEO and founder of Institute of Design at Stanford University [Brown] has collected more than 6,000 play histories” from human subjects. The founder of the National Institute for Play, he works with educators and legislators to promote the importance of preserving playtime in schools. He calls play ‘a fundamental biological process.’ ‘From my viewpoint, it’s a major public health issue,’ he said. – Tara Parker Pope New York Times {Stuart Brown’s} thoughtful investigation, Play, written with Christopher Vaughan, makes having fun sound like – well, fun, whether you’re dancing, flirting, risk- taking, joking, shopping, painting, or working at something you love. Read this book, then start paying back your play deficit” – and let the good times roll.” – OprahMagazine Finally, a good excuse to goof off… [Brown] builds a compelling case for the importance of recreation to success and creativity – and insists that grown-ups need it too.” – Discover Quick, what’s completely pointless and absolutely indispensable? You’ll find the answer in the title of the new book by Stuart Brown, M.D.” – Body + Soul, This is one of the most important books I have ever read. Now, more than ever, we need to think more creatively. Dr. Stuart Brown shows us the way. Without play and physical activity we can’t cultivate the skills necessary to handle changing times. For our own sake and the sake of our children, we need to play again with exuberance and give it the place in our lives it deserves. Anyone who cares about the future of our world should read this book. It is a gift.” --John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, coauthor of Driven to Distractionand author of Spark Stuart Brown introduces us to the importance of play in the lives of animals and humans, its role in developing social and locomotive skills in children, freedom from inhibitions and creative thinking in later life. This important book explores how play can improve - and joyously change - your life.” --Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE , founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace For all those who do not play enough--out of guilt, because they don't have enough time, or for any other reason--this is a must read. In a world obsessed with hard work, Stuart Brown's playful yet serious exploration of play is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book can help the reader become happier and more successful.” --Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., author of Happier Stuart Brown has spent his career exploring and explaining what few others take seriously: that play makes us better people and that play makes the world a better place. Play is fun, natural, and necessary; Playis an important and inspiring book.” --David Kelley, Chairman and founder of IDEO and founder of Institute of Design at Stanford University, "This is one of the most important books I have ever read. Now, more than ever, we need to think more creatively. Dr. Stuart Brown shows us the way. Without play and physical activity we can't cultivate the skills necessary to handle changing times. For our own sake and the sake of our children, we need to play again with exuberance and give it the place in our lives it deserves. Anyone who cares about the future of our world should read this book. It is a gift." --John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, coauthor of Driven to Distraction and author of Spark "Stuart Brown introduces us to the importance of play in the lives of animals and humans, its role in developing social and locomotive skills in children, freedom from inhibitions and creative thinking in later life. This important book explores how play can improve - and joyously change - your life." --Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE , founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace "For all those who do not play enough--out of guilt, because they don't have enough time, or for any other reason--this is a must read. In a world obsessed with hard work, Stuart Brown's playful yet serious exploration of play is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book can help the reader become happier and more successful." --Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., author of Happier "Stuart Brown has spent his career exploring and explaining what few others take seriously: that play makes us better people and that play makes the world a better place. Play is fun, natural, and necessary; Play is an important and inspiring book." --David Kelley, Chairman and founder of IDEO and founder of Institute of Design at Stanford University "[Brown] has collected more than 6,000 "play histories" from human subjects. The founder of the National Institute for Play , he works with educators and legislators to promote the importance of preserving playtime in schools. He calls play 'a fundamental biological process.' 'From my viewpoint, it's a major public health issue,' he said. " - Tara Parker Pope New York Times "{Stuart Brown's} thoughtful investigation, Play, written with Christopher Vaughan, makes having fun sound like - well, fun, whether you're dancing, flirting, risk- taking, joking, shopping, painting, or working at something you love. Read this book, then start paying back your "play deficit" - and let the good times roll." - Oprah Magazine "Finally, a good excuse to goof off... [Brown] builds a compelling case for the importance of recreation to success and creativity - and insists that grown-ups need it too." - Discover "Quick, what's completely pointless and absolutely indispensable? You'll find the answer in the title of the new book by Stuart Brown, M.D." - Body + Soul, "This is one of the most important books I have ever read. Now, more than ever, we need to think more creatively. Dr. Stuart Brown shows us the way. Without play and physical activity we can't cultivate the skills necessary to handle changing times. For our own sake and the sake of our children, we need to play again with exuberance and give it the place in our lives it deserves. Anyone who cares about the future of our world should read this book. It is a gift." --John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, coauthor of Driven to Distraction and author of Spark "Stuart Brown introduces us to the importance of play in the lives of animals and humans, its role in developing social and locomotive skills in children, freedom from inhibitions and creative thinking in later life. This important book explores how play can improve - and joyously change - your life." --Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE , founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace "For all those who do not play enough--out of guilt, because they don't have enough time, or for any other reason--this is a must read. In a world obsessed with hard work, Stuart Brown's playful yet serious exploration of play is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book can help the reader become happier and more successful." --Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., author of Happier "Stuart Brown has spent his career exploring and explaining what few others take seriously: that play makes us better people and that play makes the world a better place. Play is fun, natural, and necessary; Play is an important and inspiring book." --David Kelley, Chairman and founder of IDEO and founder of Institute of Design at Stanford University "[Brown] has collected more than 6,000 "play histories" from human subjects. The founder of the National Institute for Play , he works with educators and legislators to promote the importance of preserving playtime in schools. He calls play 'a fundamental biological process.' 'From my viewpoint, it's a major public health issue,' he said. " Tara Parker Pope New York Times "{Stuart Brown's} thoughtful investigation, Play, written with Christopher Vaughan, makes having fun sound like well, fun, whether you're dancing, flirting, risk- taking, joking, shopping, painting, or working at something you love. Read this book, then start paying back your "play deficit" and let the good times roll." Oprah Magazine "Finally, a good excuse to goof off& [Brown] builds a compelling case for the importance of recreation to success and creativity and insists that grown-ups need it too." Discover "Quick, what's completely pointless and absolutely indispensable? You'll find the answer in the title of the new book by Stuart Brown, M.D." Body + Soul
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
155
Grade To
UP
Table Of Content
play Part One. why play? Chapter One. the promise of play Chapter Two. what is play, and why do we do it? Chapter Three. we are built for play Part Two. living the playful life Chapter Four. parenthood is child's play Chapter Five. the opposite of play is not work Chapter Six. playing together Chapter Seven. does play have a dark side? Chapter Eight. a world at play Acknowledgments Index
Synopsis
Stuart Brown, a physician, psychiatrist and clinical researcher, has made a career of studying the effects of play on people and animals. His conclusion is that play is no less important than oxygen - it's a powerful force in nature that helps determine the likelihood of the very survival of the human race. Sprinkled with anecdotes demonstrating the play habits of subjects as diverse as polar bears and corporate CEOs, Brown and co-writer Vaughan present a compelling case for promoting play at every age., Read Stuart Brown's posts on the Penguin Blog. From a leading expert, a groundbreaking book on the science of play, and its essential role in fueling our intelligence and happiness throughout our lives.We ve all seen the happiness in the face of a child while playing in the school yard. Or the blissful abandon of a golden retriever racing with glee across a lawn. This is the joy of play. By definition, play is purposeless and all-consuming. And, most important, it s "fun." As we become adults, taking time to play feels like a guilty pleasure a distraction from real work and life. But as Dr. Stuart Brown illustrates, play is anything but trivial. It is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition. In fact, our ability to play throughout life is the single most important factor in determining our success and happiness. Dr. Brown has spent his career studying animal behavior and conducting more than six thousand play histories of humans from all walks of life from serial murderers to Nobel Prize winners. Backed by the latest research, "Play" explains why play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, ability to problem solve, and more. Play is hardwired into our brains it is the mechanism by which we become resilient, smart, and adaptable people. Beyond play s role in our personal fulfillment, its benefits have profound implications for child development and the way we parent, education and social policy, business innovation, productivity, and even the future of our society. From new research suggesting the direct role of three-dimensional-object play in shaping our brains to animal studies showing the startling effects of the lack of play, Brown provides a sweeping look at the latest breakthroughs in our understanding of the importance of this behavior. A fascinating blend of cutting-edge neuroscience, biology, psychology, social science, and inspiring human stories of the transformative power of play, this book proves why play just might be the most important work we can ever do."
LC Classification Number
BF717.B76 2009
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