Psychological Appeal of Gardens

This insightful book explores the relationship we have with gardens and with the act of gardening, considering in detail the psychological, social and health benefits.

List of contents

Introduction 1. How Did Your Garden Grow? 2. Gardens for All 3. The Beauty of a Garden 4. Gardens for the People 5. The Psychology of the Gardener 6. Gardens as Therapy 7. Are Gardens Really Therapeutic? Concluding Thoughts

About the author

Clive R. Hollin is Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. He has published over 25 books, mainly on the topic of criminological psychology, and is now widening his portfolio.

Summary

This insightful book explores the relationship we have with gardens and with the act of gardening, considering in detail the psychological, social and health benefits.

Product details

• Authors: Clive R. Hollin, Hollin Clive R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.10.2023
• EAN: 9781032267265
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3226726-5
• No. of pages: 98
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Landscape art & architecture, ARCHITECTURE / Landscape, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, GARDENING / Essays & Narratives, The environment, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Science / Environmental Science, Gardens (descriptions, history etc), Psychological theory & schools of thought, Agricultural science, Agribusiness and primary industries, Landscape architecture and design, Commercial horticulture, Horticulture, Primary industries