Sports, Games, and Play
| Author | : Jeffrey H. Goldstein |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 391 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135832285 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135832285 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (285 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sports, Games, and Play written by Jeffrey H. Goldstein and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated study of sports and recreation utilizes the most current research, introducing the latest innovations and analyses in new chapters while revising and expanding chapters from the previous edition. Presenting diverse methodological and conceptual approaches, this anthology reflects the current view of sports as a "natural laboratory" for ecologically valid research. This collection contains literature reviews, innovative theories and methods, and essays on various psychological and social aspects of sports, games, and organized play.
