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Last Child in the Woods

Last Child in the Woods

Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
HealthScience & Nature
Pages
348
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Richard Louv coined the term 'nature-deficit disorder' and sparked a global movement to reconnect children with the outdoors. This updated edition of his seminal work offers practical advice for communities, schools, and families, alongside new research and an afterword on the growing 'Leave No Child Inside' initiative. It's a call to action for a healthier future for both children and adults.

Prose complexity
7/10

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HopefulInspiringThought-ProvokingReflective

Genres

Health Science & Nature Self-Help & Psychology Society Education Nature Sociology

About the author

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Richard Louv

Richard Louv is the author of Last Child in the Woods, a book that explores the growing disconnect between children and nature. He's a journalist and advocate for the importance of outdoor experiences for healthy childhood development.