This book crosses disciplinary boundaries to investigate how the benefits of green spaces can
be further incorporated in public health. In this regard the book highlights how ecosystem
services provided by green spaces affect multiple aspects of human health and well-being
offering a strategic way to conceptualize the topic. For centuries scholars have observed the
range of health benefits associated with exposure to nature. As people continue to move to
urban areas it is essential to include green spaces in cities to ensure sustained human health
and well-being. Such insights can not only advance the science but also spark interdisciplinary
research and help researchers creatively translate their findings into benefits for the public.
The book explores this topic in the context of 'big picture' frameworks that enhance
communication between the environmental public health and social sciences.
