Play in a Covid Frame

This inspiring book gives insight into the strength of the human spirit when faced with extreme adversity, and especially our determination to play. Indeed, it may be that we have an instinctive drive to play in order to avoid descending into despair. The book highlights the creativity and resilience of children and adults throughout the Covid pandemic, not only as a mechanism for maintaining their psycho-social equilibrium, but also as a response to the shocking socio-cultural environment. With contributions from around the world, we see further confirmation that play is often a representation of how we see our immediate reality. There is strong evidence within these pages that when the wider world is beyond our understanding, we use play and creativity to take back control of our immediate surroundings. Read and enjoy.