Brown, Stuart
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
- ISBN 13:
- 9781583333785
- author:
- Brown, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- J P Tarcher/Penguin Putnam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Personal Growth - Happiness
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown M.D. and Christopher Vaughan is a groundbreaking exploration of the science behind play. By definition, play is purposeless, all-consuming, and fun, yet it plays a vital role in our health and wellbeing. Dr. Stuart Brown's extensive research has uncovered the importance of play in shaping our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, and ability to problem solve. Through his work, he reveals how play is essential for preparing us for life's unexpected challenges and remaining optimistic in tough times. This fascinating book combines cutting-edge neuroscience, biology, psychology, and inspiring human stories to demonstrate the transformative power of play. By understanding the role of play in our lives, we can harness its potential to improve our happiness and intelligence, and unlock a more fulfilling existence.
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