An eye-opening and urgent re-examination of nature in our cities, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.
'Awe-inspiring… full of wonder, warning and hope'
ISABELLA TREE, author of Wilding
Our modern-day cities might seem to represent our separation from the vitality of the natural world. Yet, as Ben Wilson reveals in this invigorating re-examination of urban landscapes across the globe, nature has always been at the heart of the city.
Moving from Los Angeles and Delhi to Singapore and Amsterdam, Wilson explores how the bond between humans and nature has oscillated throughout history, and shows that - in a time of climate crisis - a new approach to rewilding may prove to be the city's saviour.
'Wilson soars like a falcon over global cities on five continents'
WASHINGTON POST
'Novel and provocative'
THE TIMES
| ISBN: | 9781529925005 |
| Publication date: | 21st March 2024 |
| Author: | Ben Wilson |
| Publisher: | Vintage an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Genres: |
Applied ecology Conservation of wildlife and habitats Climate change Urban communities Settlement, urban and rural geography History: specific events and topics The Earth: natural history: general interest |