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Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood

Jean Piaget
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Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1962

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Jean Piaget

Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1962
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1962

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood, Jean Piaget explores childhood cognitive development, emphasizing how play, dreams, and imitation are crucial to a young person's learning and understanding of the world. The book investigates the stages and processes through which children assimilate and accommodate new information, shaping their perception and interaction with their environment.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

193 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jean Piaget's Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood offers insightful analysis into child development, highlighting the role of play and imitation. Praised for its depth and pioneering ideas, it sometimes suffers from dense language and complex concepts. Although lauded for its influence, casual readers may find it challenging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood?

A reader suited for Jean Piaget's Play, Dreams and Imitation in Childhood likely holds an interest in developmental psychology and education. Comparable to those who appreciate Lev Vygotsky's Mind in Society, this reader enjoys exploring cognitive development theories and the intricacies of child learning processes.

4.5

193 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1962

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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