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Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Johan HuizingaPublish date:2024-09-20Pages:234
Language:EnglishPublisher:Martino Fine BooksISBN-13:9781684229314ISBN-10:1684229316UPC:9781684229314Book Category:Art, Games & Activities, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Popular CultureSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.131Product ID:SCC3BXY925

2024 Hardcover Reprint of 1955 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In "Homo Ludens," the classic evaluation of play that has become a "must-read" for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure and participants willing to create within limits. Starting with Plato, Huizinga traces the contribution of "Homo Ludens," or "Man the player" through Medieval Times, the Renaissance, and into our modern civilization. Huizinga defines play against a rich theoretical background, using cross-cultural examples from the humanities, business, and politics. "Homo Ludens" defines play for generations to come.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Martino Fine BooksISBN-13:9781684229314ISBN-10:1684229316UPC:9781684229314Book Category:Art, Games & Activities, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Popular CultureSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.69 inchesWeight:1.131Product ID:SCC3BXY925
Publisher: Martino Fine Books

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Johan Huizinga

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