The Nature Fix

For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while walking over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park.From forest paths in Korea to islands in Finland to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health and creativity. Delving into new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our lives shift indoors, these ideas-and the answers they yield-are more urgent than ever.

About the author

A contributing editor at Outside magazine, Florence Williams is the author of Breasts, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and The Nature Fix. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, and many other outlets. She lives in Washington, DC.

Product details

• Authors: Florence Williams, Williams Florence
• Publisher: Norton and Co Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 28.02.2018
• EAN: 9780393355574
• ISBN: 978-0-393-35557-4
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); NATURE / Essays, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / Stress Management, coping with stress, natural history, Popular psychology, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Coping with / advice about stress