Step by Step Towards Sustainability: An Examination of Walking Practices for Environmental Consciousness in Rebecca Solnit's "Wanderlust: A History of Walking"
Walking Practices, Sustainability, Environmental consciousness, Urbanization, Industrialization, Eco-friendly transportation
Abstract:
This research paper delves into the intersection of walking practices, environmental consciousness, and sustainable lifestyles as depicted in Rebecca Solnit's seminal work, "Wanderlust: A History of Walking." With growing concerns over climate change, urban congestion, and the environmental impacts of conventional transportation modes, the exploration of walking as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative gains significance. This study seeks to examine the portrayal of walking practices within the framework of environmental awareness, as presented in Solnit's text, and to analyze the broader implications of integrating walking into contemporary lifestyles for the betterment of both individuals and the planet.
The paper surveys scholarly works that examine walking as a sustainable mode of transportation and the interconnectedness between mobility, culture, and the environment. Building upon this foundation, the study delves into Solnit's exploration of walking practices throughout history and across cultures, as she delineates the cultural, social, and psychological aspects of this fundamental human activity. By analyzing the book's themes, arguments, and examples, the research elucidates the ways in which walking is portrayed as a practice inherently aligned with sustainability and environmental consciousness. The paper also addresses potential barriers to adopting walking practices, including infrastructural inadequacies and socio-cultural factors that may hinder the transition to sustainable mobility. Strategies to promote walking for environmental consciousness are explored, encompassing public awareness campaigns, policy incentives, and community initiatives that advocate for walkability and sustainable transportation choices.
" Step by Step Towards Sustainability: An Examination of Walking Practices for Environmental Consciousness in Rebecca Solnit's "Wanderlust: A History of Walking"", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a231-a237, February-2024, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2402027.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : a231-a237
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_150928
Published Paper Id: TIJER2402027
Downloads: 000269
Research Area: Arts All
Country: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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