Bibliograph

Homo ludens, a study of the play-element in culture, Johan Huizinga

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Homo ludens, a study of the play-element in culture, Johan Huizinga

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Homo ludens

Oclc number

183725

Responsibility statement

Johan Huizinga

Series statement

Beacon paperbacks, 15

Sub title

a study of the play-element in culture

Table Of Contents

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

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