Andres R Edwards
Renewal: How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, Compassion, and Joy
Andres R Edwards
Renewal: How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, Compassion, and Joy
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Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.
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Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: New Society Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 208
- Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2019
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 226mm x 151mm x 17mm
- Gewicht: 326g
- ISBN-13: 9780865718807
- ISBN-10: 0865718806
- Artikelnr.: 53446305
- Verlag: New Society Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 208
- Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2019
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 226mm x 151mm x 17mm
- Gewicht: 326g
- ISBN-13: 9780865718807
- ISBN-10: 0865718806
- Artikelnr.: 53446305
Andrés R Edwards is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business initiatives. He has worked as a producer, exhibit developer, and consultant for projects in natural history, biodiversity, and sustainability. He is the author of The Heart of Sustainability: Restoring Ecological Balance from the Inside Out (2015, Silver Award: Nautilus Book Awards), Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society (2010, Gold Medal: Living Now Book Awards), and The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift (2005). He is co-author with Robert Z. Apte of Tibet: Enduring Spirit, Exploited Land (2004). Andrés has given radio and television interviews and has lectured and presented seminars at conferences, universities, and for business and community organizations. He currently lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com
Acknowledgments Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction: Forging an Emotional Bond with Nature 1. Aligning with Nature Doorways to Nature
Types of Nature Alignment
Internal and External Alignment
Natural Principles
Awareness and Humility
Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities
Beauty's Attributes
Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature
Nature As a Vital Supplement
Green Care
Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature
Cycles and Milestones
Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia
Why Nature's Intelligence Matters
Nature's Designs
Animal Intelligence
Plant Awareness
Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude
Biophilic Design
Creativity and Nature
Nature As Canvas
Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence
Biological Altruism
Animal Emotions
Compassionate Conservation
Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective
Five Global Trends
Reciprocity Through Nature
Flourishing with Nature
A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence
Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
Types of Nature Alignment
Internal and External Alignment
Natural Principles
Awareness and Humility
Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities
Beauty's Attributes
Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature
Nature As a Vital Supplement
Green Care
Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature
Cycles and Milestones
Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia
Why Nature's Intelligence Matters
Nature's Designs
Animal Intelligence
Plant Awareness
Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude
Biophilic Design
Creativity and Nature
Nature As Canvas
Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence
Biological Altruism
Animal Emotions
Compassionate Conservation
Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective
Five Global Trends
Reciprocity Through Nature
Flourishing with Nature
A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence
Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
Acknowledgments Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction: Forging an Emotional Bond with Nature 1. Aligning with Nature Doorways to Nature
Types of Nature Alignment
Internal and External Alignment
Natural Principles
Awareness and Humility
Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities
Beauty's Attributes
Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature
Nature As a Vital Supplement
Green Care
Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature
Cycles and Milestones
Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia
Why Nature's Intelligence Matters
Nature's Designs
Animal Intelligence
Plant Awareness
Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude
Biophilic Design
Creativity and Nature
Nature As Canvas
Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence
Biological Altruism
Animal Emotions
Compassionate Conservation
Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective
Five Global Trends
Reciprocity Through Nature
Flourishing with Nature
A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence
Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
Types of Nature Alignment
Internal and External Alignment
Natural Principles
Awareness and Humility
Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities
Beauty's Attributes
Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature
Nature As a Vital Supplement
Green Care
Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature
Cycles and Milestones
Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia
Why Nature's Intelligence Matters
Nature's Designs
Animal Intelligence
Plant Awareness
Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude
Biophilic Design
Creativity and Nature
Nature As Canvas
Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence
Biological Altruism
Animal Emotions
Compassionate Conservation
Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective
Five Global Trends
Reciprocity Through Nature
Flourishing with Nature
A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence
Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers