num_pages: 304
description: An intrepid investigation into natures restorative benefits by a prize-winning author.For centuries poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind natures positive effects on the brain.From forest trails in Korea to islands in Finland to groves of eucalyptus in California Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment mood health and creativity. Delving into completely new research she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health promote reflection and innovation and ultimately strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors these ideasand the answers they yieldare more urgent than ever.
language: English
title: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
publisher: W. W. Norton & Company