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

• Autore: Ewert Alan W. <1949->
• Pubblicazione: Oxfordshire, England ; ; Boston, Massachusetts : , : CAB International, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (248 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.1969; 362.19698; 613.1
• Soggetto topico: Euthenics; Environmental health; Political planning; Nature and nurture; Adaptation (Biology); Ecology
• Persona (resp. second.): MittenDenise; OverholtJillisa
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 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: Policy and Research-Take a Park, Not a Pill; 11 Resources; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Natural environments and human health
• ISBN: 1-84593-920-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910627298603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II