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Renewal : how nature awakens our creativity, compassion, and joy  Cover Image Book Book

Renewal : how nature awakens our creativity, compassion, and joy / Andrés R. Edwards ; foreword by Marc Bekoff.

Edwards, Andrés R., 1959- (author.). Bekoff, Marc, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780865718807 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: xvii, 189 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Human ecology > Psychological aspects.
Nature > Psychological aspects.
Human beings > Effect of environment on > Psychological aspects.
Well-being > Psychological aspects.
Nature, Healing power of.
Nature > Effect of human beings on.
Human ecology.
Nature.
Well-being.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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Andrés R Edwards is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business initiatives. He has worked as a producer, exhibit developer, and consultant for projects in natural history, biodiversity, and sustainability. He is the author of The Heart of Sustainability: Restoring Ecological Balance from the Inside Out (2015, Silver Award: Nautilus Book Awards), Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society (2010, Gold Medal: Living Now Book Awards), and The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift (2005). He is co-author with Robert Z. Apte of Tibet: Enduring Spirit, Exploited Land (2004). Andrés has given radio and television interviews and has lectured and presented seminars at conferences, universities, and for business and community organizations. He currently lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com


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