In the Company of Animals: A History of Human-Animal Relationships - Hardcover

Serpell, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631145362 ISBN 13: 9780631145363

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 1986

Synopsis

Looks at pet-keeping in various cultures and times, examines the distinction made between pets and domesticated animals, and discusses the ethical issues related to the treatment of animals

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From School Library Journal:

YA Serpell begins with a discussion of society's utilitarian attitude toward factory-farmed livestock as opposed to its affectionate relationship with domestic pets. Comparing pigs with dogs and cats, he cites innumerable research projects, case histories, and anecdotes as he attempts to answer the question of why pigs aren't subject to the same ethical considerations as are cats and dogs. Authors and scientists from ancient times to the present are quoted in his maelstrom of curious and contradictory findings. The principal reasons for keeping pets, their effect upon the owners, and reasons for particular breeding practices are included. Serpell also cites the psychological ramifications of pet keeping. A fascinating study for pet lovers, and of special interest to anthropology and science classes. Mary Wadsworth Sucher, Baltimore County Reading Services
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0631145362
• ISBN 13: 9780631145363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224