Play Around… Online.
American Journal of Play
“The American Journal of Play is a forum for discussing the history, culture, and psychology of play. …the Journal aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of play in learning and human development and the ways in which play illuminates cultural history.”National Institute for Play
“The National Institute for Play believes that as play is woven into the fabric of social practices, we will dramatically transform our personal health, our relationships, the education we provide our children and the capacity of our corporations to innovate.”The Association for the Study of Play
“[TASP’s] purpose is to promote the study of play, support and cooperate with other organizations having similar purposes, and organize meetings and publications… TASP’s broad focus includes… anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, recreation and leisure studies, history, folklore, dance, communication, the arts, kinesiology, philosophy, cultural studies, and musicology.”Strong National Museum of Play
“Strong is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the study of play as it illuminates American culture. … Some people call Strong a children’s museum; others call it a history museum. In fact, it blends the best features of both — high interactivity and extensive collections — to serve a diverse audience…”International Center for the History of Electronic Games
“The International Center for the History of Electronic Games™ collects, studies, and interprets electronic games and related material and the ways in which electronic games are changing how people play, learn, and connect with each other.”Dr. Stuart Brown’s Blog
Stuart Brown is a medical doctor, psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and the founder of the National Institute for Play. He is author of the book Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul.Play Stuff Blog
Strong National Museum of Play: “Play Stuff Blog explores toys, games, and all sorts of other stuff for play — past and present.”Game Studies (Ludology)
Game Studies Wikipedia page.Ludology [n] — the study of games, play, toys and videogames.
