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Free to Learn

Paperback • 2015 • English

Free to Learn

By Peter Gray

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About the book

In Free to Learn , developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development. Drawing on evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history, he demonstrates that free play is the primary means by which children learn to control their lives, solve problems, get along with peers, and become emotionally resilient. A brave, counterintuitive proposal for freeing...Show more

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9780465084999

Publisher

INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US

Published year

2015

Language

English

Original title

Free to Learn

Format

Paperback

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