In Pursuit of Healthy Environments: Historical Cases on the Environment-Health Nexus

In Pursuit of Healthy Environments explores the historical roots of present health-related environmental issues,discussing the spatiality and materiality of health and nurture in colonial and post-colonial environments,and investigating how certain environments have become labeled as healthy and life-preserving while others stigmatized.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In pursuit of healthy environments, this book delves into the intricate interplay between health and the environment, offering a profound temporal perspective on a highly topical issue. Through a comprehensive collection of historical case studies spanning from the Americas to Europe, from the tropics to the Arctic, the volume showcases that the quest for creating and finding healthy environments is an ancient endeavor, revealing how the relationship between the environment and health has been perceived and interpreted across different times and cultures.

The book, authored by scholars from diverse fields such as architecture, cultural anthropology, history, Indigenous Studies, media studies, and sociology, holds immense appeal for readers seeking to understand the historical roots of present health-related environmental concerns. It explores the spatiality and materiality of conceptions of health and nurturing practices in colonial and post-colonial environments, shedding light on the significant differences between indigenous and colonial mindsets over the past three centuries.

Furthermore, the book investigates how certain environments are labeled as healthy and life-preserving, while others are stigmatized by death and disease. It delves into the dynamic nature of these notions, examining how they can fluctuate and evolve over time. Additionally, the book analyzes the interplay between materialities and immaterialities, as well as the transgenerational and transboundary aspects of environmental and medical knowledge.

By examining these diverse perspectives, In pursuit of healthy environments provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between health, the environment, and historical narratives. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and individuals interested in promoting sustainable and equitable environments that prioritize the well-being of both individuals and the planet.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367616243