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Designed for Play: History of Children's Playgrounds Book

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Explore the evolution of the modern playground in this original history by University of London Press. Designed for Play: Children's Playgrounds and the Politics of Urban Space, 1840-2010 examines how these spaces moved from marginal obscurity to becoming a common part of the urban landscape. This book traces the journey of playground development in Britain and beyond. It examines how different groups, including philanthropic, voluntary, state, and commercial sectors, worked to reshape urban environments. By studying these changes, readers gain insight into how various actors attempted to improve childhood outcomes through the design and implementation of play spaces.

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This book provides an original history of the modern playground in Britain and other regions.

The text covers a wide historical period from 1840 to 2010.

It examines the roles of philanthropic, voluntary, state, and commercial sectors in shaping urban spaces.

Published by University of London Press as part of the New Historical Perspectives series.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
11 July 2024
Listed Since
07 February 2024

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