In praise of walking : (Record no. 37199)
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| ISBN | |
|---|---|
| International Standard Book Number | 9781847925909 |
| ISBN | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781847925015 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 612.044 OM IN |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR | |
| Authors | O'Mara, Shane |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | In praise of walking : |
| Subtitle | the new science of how we walk and why it's good for us |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Shane O'Mara |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | London : |
| Publisher | The Bodley Head, |
| Date | c2019. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 218 p. ; |
| Size | 23 cm. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking – yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds. In Praise of Walking celebrates this miraculous ability. Incredibly, it is a skill that has its evolutionary origins millions of years ago, under the sea. And the latest research is only now revealing how the brain and nervous system performs the mechanical magic of balancing, navigating a crowded city, or running our inner GPS system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, we risk all this. We must start walking again, whether it’s up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and work. We, and our societies, will be better for it. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Walking |
| General | Physiological aspects |
| Form | Popular works |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Walking |
| General | Psychological aspects |
| Form | Popular works |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Mind and body |
| Form | Popular works |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://uowd.box.com/s/h9s7x66x87tbcetegd7z254t9d87r5l4">https://uowd.box.com/s/h9s7x66x87tbcetegd7z254t9d87r5l4</a> |
| Public note | Location Map |
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| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| Date last seen | Full call number | Barcode | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Withdrawn status | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition |
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| 09/12/2019 | 612.044 OM IN | T0063933 | 09/12/2019 | REGULAR | June2020 | Dewey Decimal Classification | University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 01/06/2020 | Kinokuniya |