title: Children's play.
abstract: This paper draws upon research from a number of disciplines to examine the significance of children's play. It concludes that play may well be central to normal personality development. However, its place in contemporary Western society is not secure, perhaps risking the development and well-being of urban and disadvantaged children in particular.
authors.affiliation: Fleming Nuffield Unit, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. mcardlep@aol.com
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McArdle
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010551:Personality; D010988:Play and Playthings; D002666:Psychology, Child; D006113:United Kingdom