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Homo Ludens

A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

Johan Huizinga

Explore the significance of play in flourishing societies with "Homo Ludens." In this classic evaluation of play, philosopher Johan Huizinga traces the contribution of "Man the player" throughout history, from Medieval Times to modern civilization. Discover the rich theoretical background of play and how it requires structure and participation within limits, using cross-cultural examples from various fields. This must-read is a timeless definition of play that will inspire generations to come.
Publish Date
1971-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
1971-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1938
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9781614277064
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