Curated by: Kaylie Longley
We learn through play. Free time for games, toys, and other recreation supports independence, relationship building, and skill-building. But entertainment has costs. Is there such a thing as too much free time? How does play impact deviant behavior or risk-taking? How are hobbies useful? This interdisciplinary collection explores leisure across cultures, economies, and ages, from the toys of childhood to amusements of adulthood
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