The immediacy of Richard Louv 's message in "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder" galvanized an international movement to reconnect children with nature. Now, in "The Nature Principle, " Louv reaches even further with a powerful call to action for the rest of us[...]
"I like to play indoors better 'cause that's where all the electrical outlets are," reports a fourth-grader. Never before in history have children been so plugged in and so out of touch with the natural world. In this groundbreaking new work, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lac[...]
This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural world to boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. Supported by groundbreaking research, a[...]
Shows how our children have become increasingly alienated and distant from nature, why this matters and how we can make a difference. This book offers practical advice on how to help children to enjoy the natural world - starting in our parks and gardens, homes and schools.[...]
Shows how our children have become increasingly alienated and distant from nature, why this matters, and what we can do to make a difference.[...]
Richard Louv startede en national debat da denne bog udkom i USA.
Den satte fokus på et globalt fænomen: Aldrig før i historien har børn været så fremmedgjorte overfor naturen. Den frie, kreative, uforpligtende leg i skove og på marker lider en stille død.
Hvorfor er det sket?[...]
Citizen science enlists members of the public to make and record useful observations, such as counting birds in their backyards, watching for the first budding leaf in spring, or measuring local snowfall. The large numbers of volunteers who participate in projects such as Project FeederWatch or Proj[...]
In wildlife conservation work, rewilding -- to make wild once again -- refers to the creation of corridors between preserved lands that allow declining populations to rebound. Marc Bekoff, one of our most engaging animal experts and activists, here applies the concept to human attitudes. He argues t[...]