{"product_id":"play-in-education-gyan-books","title":"Play in Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003ePlay in Education\u003c\/em\u003e by Joseph Lee – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 531 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph Lee’s 1915 book Play in Education presents play as essential to a child’s development, equating it with serious, purposeful work. He outlines five developmental stages—from infancy to early adolescence—highlighting how play evolves through sensory-motor activity, imaginative role-play, physical games, social bonding, and teamwork. Lee argues that play is not frivolous but a vital, instinctive force that fosters creativity, moral growth, and social learning. By emphasizing its educational value, he challenges traditional views of formal instruction. His work laid the foundation for modern recreation and educational theory, earning him recognition as a key figure in the playground movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 531\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Play in Education available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003ePlay in Education\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Play in Education?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay in Education is written by Joseph Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964840116335,"sku":"9789371698078","price":33.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964840149103,"sku":"9789371695688","price":55.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789371698078.jpg?v=1792640802","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/play-in-education-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}