Reconnection: Fixing our Broken Relationship with Nature

The human bond with nature has been eroded due to revolutions in farming, science, and industry, leading to wildlife loss and climate change. Reconnection explores our hidden links with nature through the science of nature connectedness and offers a way to revivify the relationship across society. Everyone has a role to play in reducing the damage we do and finding new ways to bring nature into our lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing

The relationship between humans and nature has been profoundly altered over time, largely due to the impacts of revolutions in farming, science, and industry. In the past, humans were deeply embedded in the natural world, but as societies have evolved, the human bond with nature has eroded. This disconnection from nature has led to a range of environmental issues, including wildlife loss and climate change.

While the promise of prosperity and happiness has been a driving force behind this shift, there is growing recognition that the root cause of these problems is people's disconnection from nature. This disconnection is not only detrimental to the environment but also has significant impacts on human mental health. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can have a positive effect on mental well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

However, solutions to these environmental issues often focus on technical fixes, such as reducing carbon emissions and increasing habitat. While these measures are important, they do not address the underlying issue of people's disconnection from nature. What is needed is a shift in mindset that recognizes the importance of reconnecting with nature.

Reconnection: Exploring Our Hidden Links with Nature through the Science of Nature Connectedness is a book that aims to help readers understand the importance of reconnecting with nature and offers practical steps for how to do so. The book explores the science of nature connectedness, which shows that humans are biologically designed to be connected to nature and that this connection is essential for our health and well-being.

Through the book, readers are introduced to a range of strategies for reconnecting with nature, including spending time in nature, practicing mindfulness and meditation, and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and gardening. The book also emphasizes the importance of reducing our impact on the environment and finding ways to live in harmony with nature.

One of the key messages of Reconnection is that everyone has a role to play in reviving the relationship between humans and nature. From business leaders to conservationists, teachers to medics, from drivers to walkers, we can all reduce the damage we do to the environment and find new ways to bring nature into our lives.

The book offers a range of practical steps for individuals and communities to take action, including reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting sustainable practices. It also encourages individuals to take personal responsibility for their own well-being and to find ways to connect with nature on a daily basis.

In conclusion, the relationship between humans and nature has been profoundly altered over time, largely due to our disconnection from nature. Reconnection: Exploring Our Hidden Links with Nature through the Science of Nature Connectedness offers a way to revive this relationship and create a more sustainable and meaningful future. By recognizing the importance of reconnecting with nature and taking practical steps to do so, we can help to protect the environment and improve our own mental health.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 224 x 145 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784273507