Play and playfulness for public health and wellbeing by Alison Tonkin (English)

Description: Play and playfulness for public health and wellbeing by Alison Tonkin, Julia Whitaker This innovative book makes a case for the role of play and playfulness in public health, focusing on the health and wellbeing benefits it confers. Drawing on a broad range of research evidence and practice experience, this book explores creative approaches for drawing societys more vulnerable members in and for application across the lifespan. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The role of play in human and animal development is well established, and its educational and therapeutic value is widely supported in the literature. This innovative book extends the play debate by assembling and examining the many pieces of the play puzzle from the perspective of public health. It tackles the dual aspects of art and science which inform both play theory and public health policy, and advocates for a playful pursuit of public health, through the integration of evidence from parallel scientific and creative endeavors. Drawing on international research evidence, the book addresses some of the major public health concerns of the 21st century – obesity, inactivity, loneliness and mental health – advocating for creative solutions to social disparities in health and wellbeing. From attachment at the start of life to detachment at lifes ending, in the home and in the workplace, and across virtual and physical environments, play is presented as vital to the creation of a new culture of health. This book represents a valuable resource for students, academics, practitioners and policy-makers across a range of fields of interest including play, health, the creative arts and digital and environmental design. Author Biography Alison Tonkin is Head of Higher Education at Stanmore College, United Kingdom. Alison has a research background in health promotion for pre-school children and has worked as both a diagnostic and therapeutic radiographer. Julia Whitaker has worked therapeutically with children and families in both public and private sectors for the past 30 years. Originally trained as a social worker and family therapist, Julia is also a registered Health Play Specialist with wide-ranging clinical and teaching experience in the field. Table of Contents 1. Improving the publics health through playful endeavours 2. The science of public health 3. Playing for a healthy brain 4. Playful connections: attachment at the start of life and beyond 5. Playful endings: making meaning at the end of life 6. Playing together: the art and science of relationships 7. Playful families 8. A playful childhood for all 9. The playful workplace 10. Playing in a digital world: the good, the bad and the possibilities 11. The playful environment 12. The art of public health 13. Playful policy 14. Inclusive play as means of accessing public health 15 Playful participation, engagement and empowerment Details ISBN1138541680 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 1138541680 ISBN-13 9781138541689 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Julia Whitaker DEWEY 362.1 Affiliation Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust, UK Pages 214 Publication Date 2019-04-08 Language English UK Release Date 2019-04-08 AU Release Date 2019-04-08 NZ Release Date 2019-04-08 Illustrations 10 Tables, black and white Author Julia Whitaker Alternative 9781138541665 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124425078;

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