Unsettling Outdoors: Environmental Estrangement in Everyday Life

This book explores how people are drawn away from greenspace experiences that are good for them, and offers an original perspective on how greenspace benefits are promoted. It draws on field research and over 180 interviews to make new links between geographies of nature and the study of social practices, and offers suggestions for future researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Why do people often neglect the benefits of greenspace experiences in their daily lives? By delving into the seemingly mundane conversations of individuals who actively engage with these spaces, this book offers valuable insights into why we should pay attention to the underlying processes involved.

This book develops an innovative perspective on how greenspace benefits are promoted. It demonstrates how greenspace experiences can disrupt the routines of everyday life. By drawing on extensive field research and over 180 in-depth interviews, the book establishes new connections between the geographies of nature and the study of social practices.

A central theme of the book is the use of a focus on social practices to reimagine the research interview. The author argues that by privileging the voices and experiences of those who actively engage with greenspace, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which these spaces shape and influence social interactions.

Throughout the book, the author offers a wealth of suggestions for future researchers in this field. These suggestions range from methodological approaches to analyzing data to broader considerations of the role of greenspace in promoting social well-being and equity. By engaging with these suggestions, researchers can further develop our understanding of the ways in which greenspace contributes to the health and vitality of communities.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable contribution to the growing body of research on the benefits of greenspace. By attending to the seemingly idle talk of those who are living these experiences out, the book offers insights into why we should prioritize the promotion and preservation of greenspace in our daily lives. Through its innovative approach to research and its wealth of suggestions for future researchers, this book provides a roadmap for building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119549154