The Nature Precept: Reconnecting with Life in a Digital Age
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For many people, desirous about the longer term conjures up pictures of Cormac McCarthy’s The Street: a post-apocalyptic dystopia stripped of nature. Richard Louv, creator of the landmark bestseller Final Little one within the Woods, urges us to alter our imaginative and prescient of the longer term, suggesting that if we reconceive environmentalism and sustainability, they may evolve into a bigger motion that can contact each a part of society.
This New Nature Motion faucets into the restorative powers of the pure world to spice up psychological acuity and creativity; promote well being and wellness; construct smarter and extra sustainable companies, communities, and economies; and finally strengthen human bonds. Supported by groundbreaking analysis, anecdotal proof, and compelling private tales, Louv presents renewed optimism whereas difficult us to rethink the best way we dwell.
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Writer : Algonquin Books; Reprint version (April 17, 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 161620141X
ISBN-13 : 978-1616201418
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
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Denzil –
Outstanding and important book to support connecting with nature
In The Nature Principle, Richard Louvâs underlying belief is that connecting with the natural world is fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit and survival.To support this bold claim, he uncovers what is an extremely persuasive body of evidence â theoretical, anecdotal and empirical â that nature really does have a significant power to restore, heal and energize.If you werenât already aware of the healing power of nature, you will be even after reading just the first few chapters of this book. The book is based on what Louv has defined in his earlier books as the concept of Nature Deficit Disorder â the gap between people and nature. To restore this gap requires a transformation; a reunion of humans with the rest of nature. Louv seems to be happily devoting his life to helping people identify this gap, and giving them practical ideas how to bridge it.He asks what our lives would be like if we were as fully immersed in nature as we are in technology. Not that he ever comes across as a 21st century Luddite. On the contrary, Louv is as keen to make optimal use of technological advances as anyone else. But he argues that there has to be more than technology filling our lives, even going as far as saying that âthe future will belong to the nature-smart â those individuals, families, businesses and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of nature, and who balance the virtual with the real.âThe Nature Principle is an extremely well-researched book. The authorâs thoughts are well-arranged, and he communicates in an easy and persuasive manner. But itâs no âpie in the skyâ approach. He is extremely practical about how people can connect with nature, and is particularly passionate about how nature can be introduced into school and college curricula. He would also like to see âtime in natureâ prescribed by doctors and psychologists, which clearly makes sense.In my own experience, I fully agree with Louv: âNature can help us feel fully alive.â Reading this book may be your first step towards agreeing too.
Tim Lukeman –
Reconnect with the only real world there is
After reading Richard Louv’s LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS, I eagerly awaited this next book. And as I read it, I found myself nodding in agreement quite often, as so much of what he has to say coincides with my own experience. I live in an older suburb, one with an extensive park system & 60-year old trees on every street; despite development, there’s still a fair amount of greenspace. And I’ve found that walking through our local parks, especially those that aren’t too manicured & still nicely ragged & rough once you get inside them, does change my attitude. The manmade world isn’t so present & pressing; many of the problems associated with it dwindle & even seem ridiculous; I begin to feel a sense of kinship with other living things, a sense of all of us being in this together. It’s humbling & enriching.Even in watching my own overgrown backyard, I get that feeling as I observe the animal & plant life there, often just observing for an hour or two, from insects to the occasional deer & even foxes that pass through. To say nothing of the many birds that come to our feeders! It doesn’t take too long to begin recognizing individuals by their particular markings & behavior, they all have distinct personalities & traits. This also gives me a visceral feeling of oneness with them, in that the human animal isn’t terribly different from any other animal. As I’ve said, it’s humbling ⦠but in a way that expands my awareness & sense of kinship.I’m not quite as sanguine about the author’s belief that the digital world & the natural world can form a greater whole; but I’ll admit that my own personal bias is making itself felt in that. But if we’re to have a world of both Nature & tech, I much prefer the balance to tilt more towards Nature. But this involves a different worldview than our current one, so enmeshed in technology & its myth of perpetual progress; and that’s an entirely different book! (See Theodore Roszak’s THE VOICE OF THE EARTH for one.)That said, this is a fine introduction to a wealth of ideas & possibilities for a more natural world, one in which human beings have a chance of approaching sanity & wholeness regarding daily existence. It’s not the last word, but the opening statement for further discussion & thought. That’s desperately needed in these times — most highly recommended!
S. Gentry –
Evidence for what we always “knew”
It’s easy to say that being outside and in touch with the natural world is good for us. It’s harder to prove it. Mr. Louv has used research to give evidence that shows just how much we gain from getting back to nature, and how much we lose when we suffer from “nature deficit disorder.”A group of people who give public seminars to our community is using the nature principle, Vitamin N, as a basis for improving the instruction in these classes. It is our goal to encourage more people to participate in outdoor gardening activities and this book has given us the evidence we need to make it a factual based series, instead of just opinions.The book is not an especially “easy read” and sometimes the author goes off on tangents that are more touchy/feely than scientific (the reasons for the 4 stars rather than 5.) But he has done an excellent job of pulling together the evidence for his theories regarding our need for time in nature. I especially appreciate the references he has included so further research is much easier for anyone needing scientific basis for the information.
Brandon –
WOW!
What a wonderful book!!!!!!!! It taught me a lot of things about nature. Nature can really help me with my mental problems when i am playing soccer. It keeps my mind straight and also it can give me positive altitude. This book has many information about researchers study how people react towards nature or how doctors use their patients. The doctors tells their patients that go outside and enjoy. Basically thats it. It is all up to them how they will react to nature. It could help their health problems, it could fix their body by exercising. You get more benefits if you are outside than inside doors. One of the favorite quotes in this book was “If you cant think of any ideas, go outside” Please get this book. It is full of knowledge that you must learn about nature.
Melanie Croft –
Everyone needs to read this book. It is fabulous. It really makes you think about how to change your life for the better.
Geoff Dalglish, author of Pilgrim – Taking a really long walk from the head to the heart –
This is a very important book that explores the disconnection from nature that we modern humans are suffering and looks at how this has happened and gives pointers to how we can reconnect, which we all urgently need to do. I’ll definitely re-read Richard Louv’s book again and I am now curious to also explore ‘The Last Child in the Woods’ which coined the phrase ‘Nature Deficit Disorder.’
Andrew Bishop –
I found out about Richard Louv’s work via my daughter, who was referencing his previous book, “Last Child in the Woods” as part of a university outdoor education assignment. I found that book fascinating and went looking for it, only to find this new book, “The Nature Principle”. I’m almost finished reading it. It is a very comprehensive investigation into the the natural world, it’s benefits to mankind (mostly), what we can do to derive those benefits and exemplar examples of individuals, groups and nations that are trying to bring nature into the centre of their lives.
thomas k –
Well worth the read, although I was frequently off out by the authors weak and needless defence of urbanity. Its quite at odds with the rest of his messaging; he is clearly grappling with cognitive dissonance
Kindle Customer –
This book was full of practical ideas both at the individual and community/systemic level to increase our connection with nature. I found it a really enjoyable and inspiring read, first for ages that puts hope and optimism in the driver’s seat.