The Science of Play: How to Build Playgrounds That Enhance Children's Developmen

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Science of Play by Susan G. Solomon Links ways children thrive to the design of playgrounds FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Poor design and wasted funding characterize todays American playgrounds. A range of factors—including a litigious culture, overzealous safety guidelines, and an ethos of risk aversion—have created uniform and unimaginative playgrounds. These spaces fail to nurture the development of children or promote playgrounds as an active component in enlivening community space. Solomons book demonstrates how to alter the status quo by allying data with design. Recent information from the behavioral sciences indicates that kids need to take risks; experience failure but also have a chance to succeed and master difficult tasks; learn to plan and solve problems; exercise self-control; and develop friendships. Solomon illustrates how architects and landscape architects (most of whom work in Europe and Japan) have already addressed these needs with strong, successful playground designs. These innovative spaces, many of which are more multifunctional and cost effective than traditional playgrounds, are both sustainable and welcoming. Having become vibrant hubs within their neighborhoods, these play sites are models for anyone designing or commissioning an urban area for children and their families. The Science of Play, a clarion call to use playground design to deepen the American commitment to public space, will interest architects, landscape architects, urban policy makers, city managers, local politicians, and parents. Author Biography SUSAN G. SOLOMON (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is the author of American Playgrounds: Revitalizing Community Space and Louis I. Kahns Jewish Architecture. She heads her own research firm, Curatorial Resources & Research, in Princeton, New Jersey. Table of Contents Acknowledgments * Introduction * The Problem * Risk and Independence * Failing and Succeeding * Executive Function * Friendship * Nature and Exploration * Paths * Paradigms * Notes * Bibliography * Index Review "So whats the alternative to standard-issue playgrounds? Solomon envisions multipurpose, multigenerational urban parks that incorporate spaces where kids can take charge of their own play. Instead of a fixed bridge in a plastic fort, they would have to use their imagination to decide which objects could be converted to play equipment. Such a challenging play space also would include nooks where kids could temporarily escape the nervous gaze of their caregivers. There would be no fences, plenty of trees and bushes, and good seating." --Philadelphia Inquirer"The conclusion of the authors research is that playgrounds should be multigenerational and mesh with the surrounding environment. Peppered with color and black-and-white illustrations, this well-written, well-researched book is a much-needed inspiration for and to children. . . . Recommended." --Choice"Through the Science of Play: How to Build Playgrounds that Enhance Childrens Development, Susan G. Solomon strongly advocates for the revamping of playgrounds in the United States. . . . She makes the case for replicating the playgrounds of Europe and Japan that provide spaces for taking risks, solving problems, experiencing natural consequences, and engaging in multiple-generational social interactions." --American Journal of Play"The conclusion of the author s research is that playgrounds should be multigenerational and mesh with the surrounding environment. Peppered with color and black-and-white illustrations, this well-written, well-researched book is a much-needed inspiration for and to children. . . . Recommended. Choice" Review Quote "We should stop settling. Details ISBN1611686105 ISBN-10 1611686105 ISBN-13 9781611686104 Media Book Pages 232 Short Title SCIENCE OF PLAY Language English DEWEY 711.558 Format Hardcover Subtitle How to Build Playgrounds That Enhance Childrens Development Place of Publication Hanover Country of Publication United States Imprint University Press of New England AU Release Date 2014-12-04 NZ Release Date 2014-12-04 US Release Date 2014-12-04 UK Release Date 2014-12-04 Illustrations 78 illus., 14 colour Author Susan G. Solomon Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-12-04 Publisher University Press of New England Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161827862;

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