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The book introduces key playwork terms commonly in use in playwork theory and practice, such as \u2018play cues\u2019, \u2018play frames\u2019, \u2018adulteration\u2019 and \u2018the play cycle\u2019. First published by Common Threads in 2007, Therapeutic Reader (one) is essential reading for those interested in the development of playwork theory as well as those new to the theory and practice of playwork.<\/p>\n

\u200bISBN 978-1-904792-26-0
\nA4 paperback,\u00a0156 b\/w pages, includes\u00a0original diagrams by the authors.<\/p>\n

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