A Natural History of Domesticated Mammals - Softcover

Clutton-Brock, Juliet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0292755406 ISBN 13: 9780292755406

Publisher: University of Texas Press, 1989

Synopsis

Humans have manipulated and changed the ways of life of other mammals for thousands of years. This new edition of A Natural History of Domesticated Mammals explores the progress that has been made in understanding the origins of domestication and its spread, both biologically and culturally, across the world. The archaeological evidence for the earliest dating of domestication of each species is included, reflecting the recent expansion in such studies.

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Book Description

Humans have manipulated and changed the way of life of other mammals for thousands of years and human societies have depended on these mammals for their survival. The biological and cultural processes of domestication are explained in this book, along with archaeological evidence for the earliest times of domestication.

Review

'... an excellent, thorough treatment of the history of domestication.' New Scientist

'... an up-to-date, well-written and superbly illustrated survey of domestication and the early history of mammals.' The Times Literary Supplement

'... achieves the difficult feat of explaining a complex and often contentious subject simply and entertainingly.' British Archaeology

'... a lucid text illustrated with excellent line drawings and colour photographs.' Flora and Fauna Preservation Society

'... elegantly written, profusely illustrated, and a pleasure to read.' The Antiquaries Journal

'... a very readable introduction to the early history of domesticated mammals.' American Antiquity

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0292755406
• ISBN 13: 9780292755406
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208