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Forming ethical identities in early childhood play /

Edmiston, Brian.

Forming ethical identities in early childhood play / - Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2008. - x, 213 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Contesting early childhood .

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.

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.

9780415435475 9780203934739: No price 0415435471 9780415435482 (pbk.) 041543548X (pbk.)


Play--Moral and ethical aspects.
Child development.
Children and adults.
Moral development.
Identity (Psychology)
Socialization.
Early childhood education.

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