Forming ethical identities in early childhood play /
[Book]
Brian Edmiston.
New York :
Routledge,
2007.
x, 213 pages :
illustrations, portraits ;
22 cm.
Contesting early childhood series
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ethics in play -- Mythic and everyday play -- Playing with possible selves, authoring identities -- Co-authoring ethical selves and identities -- Play as ethical pedagogy.
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Brian Edmiston presents the case for why and how adults should play with young children to create with them a 'workshop for life'. This book provides researchers and students with a sound theoretical framework for re-conceptualising significant aspects of pretend play in early childhood.