The development of imagination
Subtitle: the private worlds of childhood
By: David Cohen and Stephen A. MacKeith.
Contributors: MacKeith, Stephen A., 1906-
Series: Concepts in developmental psychology
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London ; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
Subjects: Imagination in children.
Description: The imaginings of children, be they make-believe, imaginary companions, pretence or day-dreams, have a unique fascination. In The Development of Imagination the authors detail the imaginary private worlds of some sixty children. These private worlds - or paracosms as they are called - vary widely and the authors have studied the many factors that influence them. This unique and charming study will be of interest to psychologists, teachers, paediatric nurses and parents.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-117) and index.

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