Meditations on Farming: The Agrarian Drive, Stress, and Mental Health

by Michael R. Rosmann

Unlike any other territorial species, humans have evolved to become agrarians. The unique drive of farmers to cultivate crops and undertake animal husbandry, their tenacious attachment to the land, and their stoic self-reliance are beneficial, but these same qualities also can lead to self-blame and heightened propensities for anxiety, depression, and suicide. Meditations on Farming celebrates nature and agriculture, while tackling a very serious...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612499961
• ISBN13: 9781612499963
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Purdue University Press
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.1"