Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds by Geddes, Linda

Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds

A fascinating look at how humans' relationship with the sun continues to shape our bodies, attitudes, and...
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Author: Linda Geddes
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Language: English
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Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds by Geddes, Linda

Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds

¥7,615

Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds

¥7,615
Author: Linda Geddes
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A fascinating look at how humans' relationship with the sun continues to shape our bodies, attitudes, and societies.

Our biology is set up to work in partnership with the sun. Little wonder then that humans have long worshipped and revered our nearest star: life itself arose on earth because its relationship with the sun was a special one, and that relationship still affects us well into the era of electric lighting, indoor workdays, and vitamin D supplements.

What we are losing when we sever this ancient biological tie to the sun by spending more and more time inside during the day and surrounded by screens at night? Informed by cutting-edge scientific research and sparkling with memorable characters -- from the modern druids who worship at Stonehenge each solstice to the Amish farmers who may have the right idea about healthy sleep patterns -- Linda Geddes's Chasing the Sun analyzes all aspects of our relationship to the sun, which continues to shape our bodies and minds in the twenty-first century.

The fascinating stories, innovative science, and unique perspectives in this book make it clear that the ancients were right to put the sun at the center of our world, and it is crucial that we remember this bond as we shape our lives today.

Author: Linda Geddes
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 10/01/2019
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781643132174


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/12/2019
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2019
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 6
Shelf Awareness 10/01/2019

About the Author
Linda Geddes is a science journalist who specializes in biology, medicine, and technology. She is the author of one previous book, Bumpology, has worked as both an editor and reporter for New Scientist magazine, and has received numerous awards for her journalism, including the Association of British Science Writers' award for Best Investigative Journalism. She lives in England.

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