Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-366) and index.
Ch. 1. Theories of Children's Play -- Ch. 2. Play and Development -- Ch. 3. Development of Play -- Ch. 4. Individual Differences in Play -- Ch. 5. Play in Diverse Cultures -- Ch. 6. Play, Special Children, and Special Circumstances With Susan Welteroth -- Ch. 7. Adult Involvement in Play -- Ch. 8. Observing Play -- Ch. 9. Play Environments With Francis Wardle -- Ch. 10. Play Materials -- Ch. 11. Play and Education.