48 pages • 1 hour read
Richard LouvLast Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Analyze the concept of “nature-deficit disorder” as presented by Louv. How does he build upon this foundational term throughout the book to engage with broader social and psychological issues?
Discuss the role of technology in creating a disconnect between children and nature, as depicted in Last Child in the Woods. What arguments does Louv make about the implications of this technological disruption on mental health?
Explore the literary devices Louv uses to articulate his ideas. How do anecdotes, data, and rhetorical questions enhance his arguments?
