{"product_id":"nature-first-bob-henderson-9781897045213","title":"Nature First: Outdoor Life the Friluftsliv Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature First\u003c\/i\u003e combines the Scandinavian approach to creating a relationship with nature (known as \u003ci\u003efriluftsliv\u003c\/i\u003e) with efforts by Canadian and international educators to adapt this wisdom and apply it to everyday life experiences in the open air. The word \u003ci\u003efriluftsliv\u003c\/i\u003e literally refers to \"free-air life\" or outdoor life. A word saturated with values, the concept can permeate deeply and playfully into one's cultural being and personal psyche, thus influencing the way one perceives and interacts with nature on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the North American approach has been one of domination and bringing nature under control, in many cases abusing our natural environment in the process. The \u003ci\u003efriluftsliv\u003c\/i\u003e way of being on \"talking terms with nature,\" developing an \"insider's\" relationship with nature, offers the rich potential of allowing us as cohabiters on the Earth to recreate, rejuvenate and restore the balance among all living things.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature First\u003c\/i\u003e is the first English-language anthology to bring together the perspectives and experiences of North American, Norwegian, Swedish and other international outdoor writers, all \u003ci\u003efriluftsliv\u003c\/i\u003e thinkers and doers. Here, the thirty contributors' use of history, sociology, psychology, philosophy and outdoor education writings blend to provide an understanding of how \u003ci\u003efriluftsliv\u003c\/i\u003e applies to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book presents an alternative to much of the personal growth\/adventure-based literature that tends to dominate our current approach to the outdoor activity. Folklore, heritage, adventure travel, crafts, place-based education and the daily outings of families all have a role to play in promoting an understanding of both the ordinary and the mystical importance of this Nordic tradition. Dedicated to parents, travel guides, educators and generally to participants in the outdoors, \u003ci\u003eNature First\u003c\/i\u003e provides a compellingly fresh approach to life in the out-of-doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Henderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1897045212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781897045213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Heritage Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.08w x 0.78d","brand":"Bob Henderson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46372455907583,"sku":"9781897045213","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f261229-770c-4f5c-86d7-8409eebbcc3a.jpg?v=1732725996","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nature-first-bob-henderson-9781897045213","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}