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Homo ludens : a study of the play-element in culture / by J. Huizinga.

By: Huizinga, Johan, 1872-1945.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: International library of sociology. ; 3.Publisher: London : Routledge, 1998, c1949Description: 220 p. ; 23cm. + hbk.ISBN: 041517824X (Series); 041517838X (Set); 0415175941.Subject(s): Play | Civilization -- PhilosophyDDC classification: 901.9
Contents:
Nature and significance of play as a cultural phenomenon -- The play-concept as expressed in language -- Play and contest as civilizing functions -- Play and law -- Play and War -- Playing and knowing -- Play and poetry -- The elements of mythopoiesis -- Play-forms in philosophy -- Play-forms in art -- Western civilization Sub Specie Ludi -- The play-element in contemporary civilization.
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General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 901.9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00106844
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The sociology of culture seeks to locate the world of the arts within the broader context of the institutions and ideology of society. This wide-ranging set covers the sociology of dance, literary taste and cinema. Taking into account also the cultural context of play and child-rearing, this is important reading for students and researchers in Cultural Studies.

Includes index.

Nature and significance of play as a cultural phenomenon -- The play-concept as expressed in language -- Play and contest as civilizing functions -- Play and law -- Play and War -- Playing and knowing -- Play and poetry -- The elements of mythopoiesis -- Play-forms in philosophy -- Play-forms in art -- Western civilization Sub Specie Ludi -- The play-element in contemporary civilization.