The Geography of Childhood

Why Children Need Wild Places

Paperback
$23.00 US
On sale Apr 30, 1995 | 208 Pages | 9780807085257

In this unique collaboration, two naturalists ask what may happen now that so many more children are denied exposure to wildness than at any other time in human history.

“This thoughtful presentation, testifying to children’s need for direct contact with nature, has value for parents and those who work with children.” -Publishers Weekly

“A convincing case for the necessity of exposing children to nature.” -Kirkus Reviews

“I recommend this book for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in child development.” -Bloomsbury Review
Gary Paul Nabhan, a MacArthur Fellow and plant conservationist, is author of Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves: An American Naturalist in Italy, among other books. Stephen Trimble is author and photographer of many books including The People: Indians of the American Southwest.

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In this unique collaboration, two naturalists ask what may happen now that so many more children are denied exposure to wildness than at any other time in human history.

“This thoughtful presentation, testifying to children’s need for direct contact with nature, has value for parents and those who work with children.” -Publishers Weekly

“A convincing case for the necessity of exposing children to nature.” -Kirkus Reviews

“I recommend this book for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in child development.” -Bloomsbury Review

Author

Gary Paul Nabhan, a MacArthur Fellow and plant conservationist, is author of Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves: An American Naturalist in Italy, among other books. Stephen Trimble is author and photographer of many books including The People: Indians of the American Southwest.

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