Brian Sutton-Smith, Playful Scholar: A Centennial Celebration, Volume 17 [Paperback]

This book honors the legacy of Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Folklore at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sutton-Smith was considered the premier play scholar of his generation, with numerous publications in the fields of developmental psychology, folklore, anthropology, sociology of sport, education, and philosophy. We present an eclectic array of essays written in honor of the centennial of his birth, ranging from the scholarly to the overtly playful. There are essays distilling his work to their key ideas and some that offer a robust and respectful critique. There are personal anecdotes honoring his memory, and original works of fiction celebrating his legacy. The book is a publication in the TASP biannualPlay and Culture Studiesseries and includes photographs of Brian Sutton-Smith, as well as heartfelt appreciation from scores of colleagues.

Michael M. Patteis professor of early childhood education and program coordinator for the Child Life Specialist and Playwork Programs at Commonwealth University.
Fraser Brownis emeritus professor of playwork. Prior to retirement he was Director of Studies for all postgraduate playwork research at Leeds Beckett University.
Anna Beresinis professor emerita at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

List of Figures, Images and Tables
ForewordbyJames E. Johnson
Introductionby Michael M. Patte
Chapter 1: An Ever-Incomplete Conversation Between Three Books:Homo Ludensby Johan Huizinga,The Ambiguity of Playby Brian Sutton-Smith, andThe Ecology of Imagination in Childhoodby Edith Cobbby Sylwyn Guilbaud
Chapter 2: Memories of Brian: a Fellow ContrarianbyGordon M. Burghardt
Chapter 3: Brian Sutton-Smith and the Obscurity of Playby Peter D. McDonald
Chapter 4: Key Ideas of Brian Sutton-Smithby Anna Beresin
Chapter 5: The Remembrances of a Folkloril£Ò