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Natural environments and human health / Alan W. Ewert, Denise S. Mitten and Jillisa R. Overholt.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Wallingford : CABI, 2014.Description: ix, 238 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781845939199
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.19698 23 Ew94
Contents:
1. Overview -- 2. Human perceptions of nature -- 3. The historical connection between natural environments and health -- 4. Concepts and theories -- 5. Human development and nature -- 6. Adaptations and applications -- 7. Outcomes and benefits -- 8. Sense of place and the role of education -- 9. Innovative approaches to integrating natural environments and health -- 10. Future actions and implications for policy and research -- 11. Resources.
Summary: The role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Books ISI Library, Kolkata 362.19698 Ew94 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 137396
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Overview --
2. Human perceptions of nature --
3. The historical connection between natural environments and health --
4. Concepts and theories --
5. Human development and nature --
6. Adaptations and applications --
7. Outcomes and benefits --
8. Sense of place and the role of education --
9. Innovative approaches to integrating natural environments and health --
10. Future actions and implications for policy and research --
11. Resources.

The role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.

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