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Exploring the intersection of pedagogy, play, and power, this book examines how adult participation in games within workplaces and organizations reflects deeper shifts in power dynamics. It highlights the role of organized play as a manifestation of evolving power structures in society, revealing how play can both reflect and influence authority in contemporary settings. Through this analysis, the book provides insights into the implications of playful practices on social and organizational change.
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Power at Play, Kenneth A. Loparo
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Power at Play
- Subtitle
- The Relationships Between Play, Work and Governance
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth A. Loparo
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9780230228207
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of pedagogy, play, and power, this book examines how adult participation in games within workplaces and organizations reflects deeper shifts in power dynamics. It highlights the role of organized play as a manifestation of evolving power structures in society, revealing how play can both reflect and influence authority in contemporary settings. Through this analysis, the book provides insights into the implications of playful practices on social and organizational change.