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Our Dogs, Ourselves

By Alexandra Horowitz

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Our Dogs, Ourselves

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In this book Alexandra Horowitz examines what's called the 'dog-human bond': examining all aspects of the complexity of this unique interspecies pairing. From her position as a dog scientist, she uses the science of dogs and dog-human interaction to ground a consideration of the various ways that dogs, as a species, reflect us, and how they reflect (sometimes badly, sometimes well) on us. And she goes beyond the cognitive science to consider the culture, laws, and human dynamics that reveal and restrict this bond between two disparate species. Horowitz shows that when each person makes the decision to breed, own, or adopt a dog, we enter into a relationship that will change us. It changes the course of our days: dogs need to be walked, fed, attended to. It can change the course of our lives: dogs weave their way into our lives with their constant silent presence by our sides. There are still many (often non-'scientific') questions that remain unanswered about dogs: about their minds, yes, but especially about living with dogs in our society, and how we can best treat them now and in the future. This books addresses those questions. It is intended for the curious dog owner and science-lover alike, who wants to read good, intelligent thinking on dogs, not overly sentimental but not without heart. 
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
2019-09-05
Publication Date:
2019-09-05
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1471185184
ISBN13:
9781471185182
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
398 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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