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Scott G. Eberle Ph.D.

About

Scott G. Eberle, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in American intellectual history, has executed scores of museum exhibits, is former editor of The Strong’s American Journal of Play and former vice president for play studies. Scott is author of Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame and co-editor of The Handbook of Study of Play. In his spare time, Scott is an avid downhill skier and biker.

Books by Scott G. Eberle Ph.D.
Recent Posts
The Epic “Battle of the Sexes”

A half-century ago a sporting event marked a profound cultural tipping-point.

A half-century ago a sporting event marked a profound cultural tipping-point.

When Is a Toy a Toy?

Playing with the fingerboard, a faithful working miniature replica of a full-sized skateboard, enables embodied transport of the imagination.

Playing with the fingerboard, a faithful working miniature replica of a full-sized skateboard, enables embodied transport of the imagination.

The Opposite of Grief

In his final years, Mark Twain kept grief at bay with a mischievous sense of humor and dedication to his chosen sport, pocket billiards.

In his final years, Mark Twain kept grief at bay with a mischievous sense of humor and dedication to his chosen sport, pocket billiards.

Rolling with Change

Over the last half-century, we mostly rolled with the shock of the new. Remarkably, predictions aside, change didn’t shatter us. We adjusted. We accommodated. We adapted.

Over the last half-century, we mostly rolled with the shock of the new. Remarkably, predictions aside, change didn’t shatter us. We adjusted. We accommodated. We adapted.

Mickey, Oprah, Baby Yoda, and Teddy’s Bear

Prominent eyes, roundish faces, larger ears, and the benevolent, charming expressions of puppies or babies compel our gaze.

Prominent eyes, roundish faces, larger ears, and the benevolent, charming expressions of puppies or babies compel our gaze.

Think Outside the Box, Then Play In It

The discarded cardboard box is a feast for the imagination, a challenge for the hands, and a literal demonstration of the value of open-ended play.

The discarded cardboard box is a feast for the imagination, a challenge for the hands, and a literal demonstration of the value of open-ended play.

What’s the Feminine Form of "Geezer"?

We know the geezer. And the geezer has his lovable side. But what about the geezer’s female counterpart?

We know the geezer. And the geezer has his lovable side. But what about the geezer’s female counterpart?