Bibliograph

Birthright, people and nature in the modern world, Stephen R. Kellert

Type

Label

Birthright, people and nature in the modern world, Stephen R. Kellert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-226) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Birthright

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

785865146

Responsibility statement

Stephen R. Kellert

Sub title

people and nature in the modern world

Summary

Human health and wellbeing is inextricably linked to nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our biological inheritance. In this book, a pioneer in the field of biophilia, the study of human beings' inherent affinity for nature, sets forth the first full account of nature's powerful influence on the quality of our lives

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Biophilia -- Attraction -- Reason -- Aversion -- Exploitation -- Affection -- Dominion -- Spirituality -- Symbolism -- Childhood -- Design -- Ethics and everyday life

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