Ecology and Religion (Foundations of Contemporary Environmental Studies Series)

Ecology and Religion (Foundations of Contemporary Environmental Studies Series)

This primer explores the history of religious traditions and the environment, illustrating how religious teachings and practices both promoted and at times subverted sustainability. Subsequent chapters examine the emergence of religious ecology, as views of nature changed in religious traditions and the ecological sciences.

Last Child in the Woods, Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Last Child in the Woods, Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Written early in the 21st century, the message for parents and grandparents is even more urgent today. Linking the absence of meaningful connection with nature in today’ children to physical and emotional health disorders, the author offers practical solutions. Calling for a “nature-child reunion,” his hopeful prescription points to a healthier, greener tomorrow.