Bibliograph

The nature fix, why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative, Florence Williams

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The nature fix, why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative, Florence Williams

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-280)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The nature fix

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

951070852

Responsibility statement

Florence Williams

Sub title

why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative

Summary

An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood, and creativity. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : the cordial air -- Part one. Looking for nature neurons. The biophilia effect -- How many neuroscientists does it take to find a stinking milkvetch? -- Part two. Nearby nature : the first five minutes. The smell of survival -- Birdbrain -- Box of rain -- Part three. Five hours a month. You may squat down and feel a plant -- Garden of Hedon -- Rambling on -- Part four. Backcountry brain. Get over yourself : wilderness, creativity and the power of awe -- Water on the brain -- Please pass the hacksaw -- Part five. The city in a garden. Nature for the rest of us

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Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative

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