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An eye-opening and urgent re-examination of nature in our cities, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

‘Awe-inspiring… full of wonder, warning and hope’
ISABELLA TREE, author of Wilding

Our modern-day cities might seem to represent our separation from the vitality of the natural world. Yet, as Ben Wilson reveals in this invigorating re-examination of urban landscapes across the globe, nature has always been at the heart of the city.

Moving from Los Angeles and Delhi to Singapore and Amsterdam, Wilson explores how the bond between humans and nature has oscillated throughout history, and shows that – in a time of climate crisis – a new approach to rewilding may prove to be the city’s saviour.

‘Wilson soars like a falcon over global cities on five continents’
WASHINGTON POST

‘Novel and provocative’
THE TIMES

Publisher Review

Teems with ideas, stories and proposals, presented with charm, eloquence and wit. It is novel and provocative… I was often left wanting more. * The Times * Awe-inspiring in its scope, Wilson’s thrilling immersion in the age-old interconnectedness of city and nature is full of wonder, warning and hope – a rallying cry for urban rewilding. — Isabella Tree, author of Wilding Illuminating… Wilson leaves readers with hope about the future of efforts to preserve the ecosystems that surround us, as well as a new perspective that looks beyond the concrete and asphalt when walking along a city’s streets. * Daily Mail * Wilson provides an array of fascinating examples of urban ecology through the ages… Written in an authoritative yet accessible style, Urban Jungle contains a range of intriguing insights. * Literary Review * Wilson soars like a falcon over global cities on five continents while leading the reader through centuries of history. Full of statistics and eye-catching examples. * Washington Post *