{"product_id":"brian-sutton-smith-playful-scholar-a-centennial-celebration-9780761874027","title":"Brian Sutton-Smith, Playful Scholar: A Centennial Celebration","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael M. Patte | Fraser Brown | Anna Beresin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Hamilton Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Hamilton Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Developmental - Child\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book honors the legacy of Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Folklore at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sutton-Smith was considered the premier play scholar of his generation, with numerous publications in the fields of developmental psychology, folklore, anthropology, sociology of sport, education, and philosophy. We present an eclectic array of essays written in honor of the centennial of his birth, ranging from the scholarly to the overtly playful. There are essays distilling his work to their key ideas and some that offer a robust and respectful critique. There are personal anecdotes honoring his memory, and original works of fiction celebrating his legacy. The book is a publication in the TASP biannual \u003ci\u003ePlay and Culture Studies\u003c\/i\u003e series and includes photographs of Brian Sutton-Smith, as well as heartfelt appreciation from scores of colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46416157704343,"sku":"9780761874027","price":4080.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780761874027.webp?v=1769062582","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/brian-sutton-smith-playful-scholar-a-centennial-celebration-9780761874027","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}