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Product Description The topic of play is fundamental to understanding how children grow and learn. Play in Early Childhood Education is the essential introduction to the theories behind this play and how it relates to children's development and learning. It enables early childhood education students to understandthe complex learning theories, professional practice, and government policies on children's play. This user-friendly text also tackles the rapidly changing contexts where children are raised and educated, demonstrating diverse approaches to play-based learning and considering new insights andpossibilities. About the Author Marjory Ebbeck is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of South Australia.Majula Waniganayake is Associate Professor in the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University in Australia.