Children, Media and Playground Cultures [electronic resource] : Ethnographic Studies of School Playtimes /
Willett, R.author.
Richards, C.author.
Marsh, J.author.
Burn, A.author.
Bishop, J. C.author.
Drawing on ethnographic accounts of children's media-referenced play, this book explores children's engagement with media cultures and playground experiences, analyzing a range of issues such as learning, fantasy, communication and identity.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Drawing on ethnographic accounts of children's media-referenced play, this book explores children's engagement with media cultures and playground experiences, analyzing a range of issues such as learning, fantasy, communication and identity.
Play, media and children's playground cultures / Jackie Marsh, Chris Richards -- An overview of games and activities on two primary school playgrounds / Rebekah Willett -- Children as researchers / Jackie Marsh, Chris Richards -- Framing and interpreting children's play / Chris Richards -- Reasons for rhythm : multimodal perspectives on musical play / Julia C. Bishop, Andrew Burn -- Computer games on the playground : ludic systems, dramatised narrative and virtual embodiment / Andrew Burn -- Superheroes, naughty mums and witches : pretend family play among 7- to 10-year-olds / Rebekah Willett -- Agonistic scenarios / Chris Richards -- Parody, homage and dramatic performances / Jackie Marsh, Julia C. Bishop -- Conclusion : forms, functions and the ethnographic challenge / Andrew Burn, Chris Richards.
Communication.
Social groups.
Family.
Culture.
Childhood.
Adolescence.
Sports—Sociological aspects.
Youth—Social life and customs.
Media and Communication.
Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging.
Sociology of Culture.
Childhood, Adolescence and Society.
Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
Youth Culture.