Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

In this influential work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, child-advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today’s wired generation—he calls it nature-deficit disorder—to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, including the rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.

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Richard Louv’s book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder", has spurred an national dialogue among educators, health professionals, parents, developers and conservationists.

The updated and expanded edition, published in April 2008, includes a "Field Guide" with 100 practical actions we can take; 35 discussion points for book groups, classrooms, and communities; new and updated research from the U.S. and abroad; and a progress report on the movement.

"Last Child in the Woods" is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—and many are right in our own backyard.
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