Main entry:

Huizinga, Johan, 1872-1945.

Title & Author:

Homo ludens : a study of the play-element in culture / J. Huizinga.

Publication:

Boston : Beacon Press, [1955]
©1950

Description:

220 pages ; 21 cm

Series:

Beacon paperbacks ; 15

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nature and significance of play as a cultural phenomenon -- The play-concept as expressed in language -- Play and contest as civilizing functions -- Play and law -- Play and war -- Playing and knowing -- Play and poetry -- The elements of mythopoiesis -- Play-forms in philosophy -- Play-forms in art -- Western civilization Sub Specie Ludi -- The play-element in contemporary civilization.

Summary:

Discusses the cultural phenomenon of the human play instincts and play acting in modern western society.

ISBN:

9780807046814 paperback
0807046817 paperback

Subject:

Play.
Civilization Philosophy.
Culture.
Play and Playthings
Jeu.
Civilisation Philosophie.
play (recreation)
culture note.
culture (concept)
Social Science - Popular Culture.
Social Science - Anthropology - Cultural.
Spel.
Cultuurgeschiedenis.
cultuur
culture
vertier
entertainment
spellen
games
spel
play
vrijetijdsactiviteiten
leisure activities
recreatie
recreation
geschiedenis
history
menselijke activiteit
human activity
Leisure and Recreation
Vrije tijd en recreatie

Form/genre:

Drama
Théâtre.

Added entries:

Beacon paperbacks ; 15.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 255562
Call No.: BIB 185790
Status: Available