Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World

by Stephen R. Kellert

Book Overview

Human health and well-being are inextricably linked to nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our biological inheritance. In this engaging book, a pioneer in the field of biophilia--the study of human beings' inherent affinity for nature--sets forth the first full account of nature's powerful influence on the quality of our lives. Stephen Kellert asserts that our capacities to think, feel, communicate, create, and find meaning in life...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300176546
• ISBN13: 9780300176544
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"