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Mind, Culture, and Activity Volume 17, 2009 - Issue 1: Playworlds of Children and Adults: Cultural Perspectives on Play Pedagogy
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Uniqueness of Experience and Virtual Playworlds: Playing Is Not Just for Fun

Alessandra Talamo Sapienza University of RomeCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Simone Pozzi Sapienza University of Rome
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Barbara Mellini Sapienza University of Rome
Pages 23-41 | Published online: 23 Dec 2009

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