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Informationen zum Autor Garuth Chalfont, PhD ASLA, is a Researcher at the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield. He also runs Chalfont Design, a research and consultancy service in dementia design and therapeutic nature design. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the British Society of Gerontology, the International Psychogeriatric Association, and THRIVE UK (Social and Therapeutic Horticulture). Klappentext This book provides comprehensive examples of ways to connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities. The author describes activities that offer a connection to nature, such as caring for house plants and pets, gardening, cooking and handicrafts. He suggests practical ways to incorporate nature into indoor and outdoor environments. Zusammenfassung This book provides comprehensive examples of ways to connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities. The author describes activities that offer a connection to nature! such as caring for house plants and pets! gardening! cooking and handicrafts. He suggests practical ways to incorporate nature into indoor and outdoor environments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Nature Indoors. 1. Living with Nature. 2. Nature-based Activities. 3. Ethical Issues Concerning Nature Indoors. Part 2: Nature Outdoors. 4. The Natural World. 5. Activities Outdoors. 6. Ethical Issues Concerning Nature Outdoors. 7. Summary. Glossary. Appendices. References. Further Resources. Subject index. Author index.
