The experience of nature

Kaplan, R. & S. Kaplan, 1989, The experience of nature, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

  • Author : Kaplan, R. & S. Kaplan
  • Year : 1989
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher's Location : Cambridge
  • ISBN : 0-521-34139-6
  • Pages : 340
  • Abstract : An extent review of two decades research into effects of natural environments on people in different circumstances. Such as: landscapes, parks, wilderness, residential area, nearby nature, prison. For understanding how nature works, this book may very useful for landscape architects, horticulturists, foresters, planners. managers of green areas.
  • Comments : KEYWORDS: environmental psychology, benefits of nature, coherence, complexity, ethnicity, fascination, familiarity, gardening, health, legibility, being away, extent, mental restoration, mystery, parks, planting design, preference, societal significance, stress, trees, well-being. lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education