by The International Naturist Federation defines of naturism as
A way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging respect for oneself, respect for others and for the environment.
Naturism has a long and rich history from indigenous to modern naturism. Finding genuine naturism information searching the internet can lead to unrelated material, that distorts the values of naturism or exploits naturism.
Many of the works that documented the early years of modern western naturism are inaccessible or limited availability.