9780259952459 - Our Parks, to Be or Not to Be: Papers Read Before the New York Academy of Sciences, April 30, 1877, and February 1, 1878 (Classic Reprint) de Seguin, Edward (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and philosophical evolution of parks and grounds as places of recreation, instruction, and hygiene. The author argues that these public spaces have strayed from their traditional uses and presents a plan to revitalize them as 'garden schools' to improve the health and education of young people. By studying the precedent of historic garden schools, the author proposes incorporating principles of natural history, hygiene, and aesthetics into the design and programming of parks, with a focus on hands-on learning and fostering a connection with nature. The book highlights the importance of these garden schools as vital contributors to the overall well-being and educational development of future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.