Play and Democracy: Philosophical Perspectives

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Synopsis
This book explores the complex and multi-layered relationships between democracy and play, presenting important new theoretical and empirical research. It builds new paradigmatic bridges between philosophical enquiry and fields of application across the arts, political activism, children’s play, education and political science. Play and Democracy addresses four principal themes. Firstly, it explores how the relationship between play and democracy can be conceptualized and how it is mirrored in questions of normativity, ethics and political power. Secondly, it examines different aspects of play in urban spaces, such as activism, aesthetic experience, happenings, political carnivals and performances. Thirdly, it offers examples and analyses of how playful artistic performances can offer democratic resistance to dominant power. And finally, it considers the paradoxes of play in both developing democratic sensibilities and resisting power in education. These themes are explored and interrogated in chapters covering topics such as aesthetic practice, pedagogy, diverse forms of activism, and urban experience, where play and playfulness become arenas in which to create the possibility of democratic practice and change. Adding extra depth to our understanding of the significance of play as a political, cultural and social power, this book is fascinating reading for any serious student or researcher with an interest in play, philosophy, politics, sociology, arts, sport or education.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
264 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000509915
Related ISBNs:
9780367641306, 9781003122289, 9780367641276
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Alice Koubová, Petr Urban, Wendy Russell and Malcolm MacLean
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Education, Social Studies, Philosophy, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Alice Koubová
Edited by:
Petr Urban
Edited by:
Wendy Russell
Edited by:
Malcolm MacLean

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