A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Designed for play : children's playgrounds and the politics of urban space, 1840-2010
Inhaltsverzeichnis: Series page -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of figures -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Finding space for play: "playgrounds for poor children in populous places" -- 2. Competing playground visions: "a distinctly civilizing influence that gives much health and happiness" -- 3. Playgrounds for the people: "a magnetic force to draw children away from the dangers and excitements of the streets" -- 4. Orthodoxy and adventure: "playgrounds are often as bleak as barrack squares and just as boring" -- 5. Playground scuffles: "it’s ours whatever they say" -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
Designed for play : children's playgrounds and the politics of urban space, 1840-2010
Inhaltsverzeichnis: Series page -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of figures -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Finding space for play: "playgrounds for poor children in populous places" -- 2. Competing playground visions: "a distinctly civilizing influence that gives much health and happiness" -- 3. Playgrounds for the people: "a magnetic force to draw children away from the dangers and excitements of the streets" -- 4. Orthodoxy and adventure: "playgrounds are often as bleak as barrack squares and just as boring" -- 5. Playground scuffles: "it’s ours whatever they say" -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
Designed for play : children's playgrounds and the politics of urban space, 1840-2010
Winder, Jon (author)
2024
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