Changing play : play, media and commercial culture from the 1950s to the present day /
Marsh, Jackie,
Changing play : play, media and commercial culture from the 1950s to the present day / - ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-181) and index.
Notes on the authors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Early studies of children's play and the legacy of Iona and Peter Opie -- Forms of play -- Media, technologies and play -- The material cultures of childhood -- Play in the institutions of home and school -- Space and play -- Gender, sexuality and play -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index.
The changing nature of childhood in the 20th century and the way in which developments in technology may have diminished childhood in some way is frequently the topic of media debate. Whereas much of this media coverage is speculation, anecdotes and misinformation, this book offers a more informed account of changes in the nature of the relationship between play, media and commercial culture in England through the analysis of play in the 1950s and 60s and the present day.
9780335247578 9780335247578: £22.99 0335247571
Play--History--England--20th century.
Technology and children--History--England--20th century.
Mass media and children--History--England--20th century.
Great Britain--Social life and customs--1945-
306.481 MAR
Changing play : play, media and commercial culture from the 1950s to the present day / - ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-181) and index.
Notes on the authors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Early studies of children's play and the legacy of Iona and Peter Opie -- Forms of play -- Media, technologies and play -- The material cultures of childhood -- Play in the institutions of home and school -- Space and play -- Gender, sexuality and play -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index.
The changing nature of childhood in the 20th century and the way in which developments in technology may have diminished childhood in some way is frequently the topic of media debate. Whereas much of this media coverage is speculation, anecdotes and misinformation, this book offers a more informed account of changes in the nature of the relationship between play, media and commercial culture in England through the analysis of play in the 1950s and 60s and the present day.
9780335247578 9780335247578: £22.99 0335247571
Play--History--England--20th century.
Technology and children--History--England--20th century.
Mass media and children--History--England--20th century.
Great Britain--Social life and customs--1945-
306.481 MAR