"A book unique in exploring applications of place attachment theory and research to such topics as global climate change, mobility studies, public housing redevelopment, intergroup conflict, nature resource management, environmental criminology, pro-environmental behavior and civic engagement." EDRA Award Committee

An excellent overview of contemporary place attachment theory, method and applications. It provides some clear signposts for future place attachment enquiry and is relevant to academics and practitioners who are both new to or experienced with the place attachment literature. -  Christopher Raymond, Estudios de Psicología

Lynne Manzo and Patrick Devine-Wright have made an excellent work in assembling an international and interdisciplinary team of authors, who provide up-to-date knowledge of current state of research on theoretical, methodological, and applied issues related to one of the most fascinating and elusive concepts of environmental psychology. - - M. Vittoria Giuliani, ISTC-CNR, Italy

The essays provide researchers, practitioners, and policy makers material needed to understand and nurture the importance of place for individuals and communities. - Robert Mugerauer, University of Washington, USA