What's a Dog For?:The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man’s Best Friend

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出版社: Penguin Books
2013-10
ISBN: 9780143124122
装帧: 其他
页数: 272页
  • As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it’s no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever—with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, What’s a Dog For? investigates how dogs have reached this exalted status, and why they hold such fascination for us humans. John Homans has been the executive editor of New York magazine since 1994. This is his first book. He lives in New York City.
  • 内容简介:
    As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it’s no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever—with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, What’s a Dog For? investigates how dogs have reached this exalted status, and why they hold such fascination for us humans.
  • 作者简介:
    John Homans has been the executive editor of New York magazine since 1994. This is his first book. He lives in New York City.
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