"There's nothing really fun about the park in winter!" In this book,
Christina Ergler explores why "play" resonates differently across urban
localities and seasons. She draws on Bourdieu's theory of practice and
Gibson's affordance theory to show that determinants of seasonal outdoor
play transcend modifiable barriers such as traffic and unsuitable play
spaces, as well as the inevitable issue of inclement weather. In
contrast, seasonal play determinants are grounded in locally constituted
beliefs about what is seasonally "appropriate" children's activity. To
foster a healthier and more sustainable life for children, outdoor play
needs to become convenient all year round in all locations.