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Peer reviewedAdams, David Wallace; Edmonds, Victor – History of Education Quarterly, 1977
Presents a history of American board games, describes the conception and manufacture of board games, and evaluates trends in types of games which were popular from 1832-1904. The conclusion is that American board games were a major source of cultural transmission and played a significant role in socializing youth. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: American Culture, Educational History, Evaluation, Games
