Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation - Bateson, Patrick (Professor Sir, University of Cambridge) a Martin, Paul (Wolfson College, Cambridge)

What role does playful behaviour take in animal and human development? Unravelling the different meanings of 'play', this book focuses on playful and non-aggressive behaviour in both animals and humans. The authors emphasise its significance for development, before examining the importance of playfulness to creativity and, in turn, to innovation.