The New Nature Movement and the End of Nature-Deficit Disord

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In his bestselling book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv sparked a national debate that spawned an international movement to reconnect kids and nature.

He coined the term nature-deficit disorder; influenced national policy; and helped inspire campaigns in over eighty cities, states, and provinces throughout North America.

In The Nature Principle, Louv delivers another powerful call to action—this time for adults.

Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv identifies seven basic concepts that can help us reshape our lives.

By tapping into the restorative powers of nature, we can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds.

Louv makes a convincing case that we are entering the most creative period in history, that in fact the twenty-first century will be the era of human restoration in the natural world.

This encouraging and influential work offers renewed optimism while challenging us to rethink the way we live.

Richard Louv is a journalist and author of eight books about the connections between family, nature and community.

Louv has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Times of London, and other major publications.

He has appeared on many national TV shows, including NBC’s Today Show and Nightly News, CBS Evening News, ABC’s Good Morning America, and NPR’s Morning Edition, Fresh Air, and Talk of the Nation.

In 2008, he was awarded the Audubon Medal, presented by the National Audubon Society.

Prior recipients have included Rachel Carson, E.

O.

Wilson and President Jimmy Carter.

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