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Exploring the concept of play, Johan Huizinga argues that it is essential for thriving societies, requiring both structure and willing participants. Tracing its evolution from Plato through Medieval Times and the Renaissance to modern civilization, he presents a rich theoretical framework supported by cross-cultural examples from various fields. This classic work serves as a foundational text for game design and continues to influence the understanding of play's role in human culture.
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Homo Ludens, Johan Huizinga
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Homo Ludens
- Subtitle
- A Study of the Play-Element in Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Johan Huizinga
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 234
- ISBN13
- 9781614277064
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Psychological Topics, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Games, Society, Cultural History, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology of Culture
- First published
- 1938
- Original title
- Homo ludens
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the concept of play, Johan Huizinga argues that it is essential for thriving societies, requiring both structure and willing participants. Tracing its evolution from Plato through Medieval Times and the Renaissance to modern civilization, he presents a rich theoretical framework supported by cross-cultural examples from various fields. This classic work serves as a foundational text for game design and continues to influence the understanding of play's role in human culture.