“Unchained but Unbroken” is more of a constructive proposal than a final statement. It brings together voices from around the world—many of them early in their careers—who are struggling to articulate the meaning of life and action in an age of environmental confusion. What emerges is a collective engagement with resilience, not as simple endurance but as a relational process—a web of care that embraces individuals, cultures, and ecosystems, leading to deeper transformation of the self. An important contribution to the literature of environmental psychology.
… — Peter H. Kahn Jr., professor of psychology and environmental and forest sciences, University of Washington; author of “Technological Nature: Adaptation and the Future of Human Life”
A rich collection of global narratives that highlight the psychological impact of environmental change.
Untamed But Unbroken explores the complex relationship between humans and the natural environment. With stories and observations from urban, suburban, rural, and wild environments, the book challenges ethnocentric views and emphasizes our profound dependence on the natural world. Protecting and strengthening this relationship is vital to our mental health and is essential in the broader fight against climate change.
Through a combination of diverse personal narratives, clinical insights, and cultural analysis, this book reveals the psychological challenges posed by our increasing disconnection from the natural world. It addresses the urgent need to understand how environmental change is affecting mental health in every society. Untamed But Unbroken offers a critical perspective for researchers, students, activists, and the general reader by deepening our understanding of how climate change is affecting the human psyche.
• The clinical consequences of environmental change and how they vary globally
• Gain a comprehensive perspective based on clinical evidence, personal stories, interviews, and survey results.
• Understand how environmental change impacts marginalized communities in both urban and rural settings.
This book addresses gaps in the existing literature and provides insights into the unique challenges of marginalized groups in the face of environmental change.
