The Animals Among Us: How Pets Make Us Human
Autor John Bradshawen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 oct 2017
The bestselling author ofDog SenseandCat Senseexplains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human
Pets have never been more popular. Over half of American households share their home with either a cat or a dog, and many contain both. This is a huge change from only a century ago, when the majority of domestic cats and dogs were working animals, keeping rodents at bay, guarding property, herding sheep. Nowadays, most are valued solely for the companionship they provide. As mankind becomes progressively more urban and detached from nature, we seem to be clinging to the animals that served us well in the past.
InThe Animals Among Us, anthrozoologist John Bradshaw argues that pet-keeping is nothing less than an intrinsic part of human nature. An affinity for animals drove our evolution and now, without animals around us, we risk losing an essential part of ourselves.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780465064816
ISBN-10: 0465064817
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 171 x 244 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.66 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
ISBN-10: 0465064817
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 171 x 244 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.66 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
Notă biografică
John Bradshawis the foundation director of the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Bristol, and author of theNew York TimesbestsellersCat SenseandDog Senseand coauthor ofThe Trainable Cat. He lives in Southampton, England.
Recenzii
"If
you're
comfortable
with
your
own
animality,The
Animals
Among
Uscan
be
your
bestiary
and
breviary.
I
found
Bradshaw's
arguments
about
the
domestication
of
animals
and
the
origins
of
pet-keeping
perfectly
convincing;
and
his
conclusion--that
we
have
now
co-evolved
long
enough
with
dogs,
and
to
some
extent
with
cats,
for
it
to
constitute
an
effective
symbiosis
--rather
comforting."—Will
Self,Guardian(UK),
Book
of
the
Day
"Bradshaw is a pioneer.... His answer...is richly, empathetically and affectionately respectful of the human-animal bond.... Readers may be less interested in themselves as pet owners, yet this is actually a bolder and more important book."—Sunday Times(UK)
"Bradshaw knows how toproduce a well-written and accessible tome.... In one of the best and mostthought-provoking parts of his book, [he] dissects the practice ofanthropomorphism as a typically human attempt to understand the animals withwhich we live so intimately. He raises important questions about the greatersignificance of keeping pets and their benefits."—New Scientist
"A marvelous achievement, both scientifically accurate and delightfully accessible. If you like animals, have pets, or are simply curious how and why people and other species interact, you'll learn a lot from this book, and will have a great deal of fun doing so!"
—David P. Barash, professor of psychology emeritus, University of Washington
"InThe Animals Among Us, John Bradshaw integrates findings from the fields of anthropology, history, animal behavior, and evolutionary psychology to answer a fundamental mystery -- why do we love pets? Beautifully written by a pioneer in the study of human-animal relationships, this book is an intellectual treat that challenges the way we look at the animals in our lives."
—Hal Herzog, author of,Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals
"The Animals Among Usreminds us that despite the unprecedented assault by humankind on free-ranging nonhuman animals during the present epoch called the Anthropocene, most humans are inherently attracted to other animals, especially the companions with whom we share our homes and hearts. Best-selling author John Bradshaw rightly argues that when we lose other animals, we lose parts of ourselves. As innate 'biophiliacs,' the chemistry we share with household companions makes us human, and this attraction can help serve to bridge the empathy gap so that we will then extend kindness and compassion to other animals with whom we're less familiar."
—Marc Bekoff, author of,Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do
"I read everything John Bradshaw writes. He is the professor you always wish you'd had: knowledgeable yet approachable, engaged and engaging. If you are in any way interested in the underpinnings of the human-animal relationship, this is the book for your bookshelf."
—Alexandra Horowitz, author of,Inside a dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
"What good are pets? John Bradshaw's affectionate investigation puts your favorite ideas to the test of science. We might not get the health benefits that were once thought important, but there are plenty of other reasons to love Fido.The Animals Among Usis a fond testament to our companion animals and our extraordinary relationships with them."
—Richard Wrangham, author of,Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
"Backed up by impeccable research...[an] excellent book.... Bradshawprovides a convincing case that our fascination with the interior lives ofanimals was an essential part of our evolutionary development."—The New Statesman(UK)
"[John Bradshaw's] new book is unlikely to disappoint many of his fans as he brings a light touchand endearing personal details to what is actually a systematic and detailedaccount of the origin and nature of human-animal interaction and emotionalbonding."—Financial Times
"Bradshaw is a pioneer.... His answer...is richly, empathetically and affectionately respectful of the human-animal bond.... Readers may be less interested in themselves as pet owners, yet this is actually a bolder and more important book."—Sunday Times(UK)
"Bradshaw knows how toproduce a well-written and accessible tome.... In one of the best and mostthought-provoking parts of his book, [he] dissects the practice ofanthropomorphism as a typically human attempt to understand the animals withwhich we live so intimately. He raises important questions about the greatersignificance of keeping pets and their benefits."—New Scientist
"Bradshaw's...gentle
warmth
and
intelligence
make
the
book
enjoyable.
A
sound
introduction
to
a
relatively
new
area
of
study,
both
for
those
who
share
their
households
with
animals
and
those
who
never
would."
—Kirkus"A marvelous achievement, both scientifically accurate and delightfully accessible. If you like animals, have pets, or are simply curious how and why people and other species interact, you'll learn a lot from this book, and will have a great deal of fun doing so!"
—David P. Barash, professor of psychology emeritus, University of Washington
"InThe Animals Among Us, John Bradshaw integrates findings from the fields of anthropology, history, animal behavior, and evolutionary psychology to answer a fundamental mystery -- why do we love pets? Beautifully written by a pioneer in the study of human-animal relationships, this book is an intellectual treat that challenges the way we look at the animals in our lives."
—Hal Herzog, author of,Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals
"The Animals Among Usreminds us that despite the unprecedented assault by humankind on free-ranging nonhuman animals during the present epoch called the Anthropocene, most humans are inherently attracted to other animals, especially the companions with whom we share our homes and hearts. Best-selling author John Bradshaw rightly argues that when we lose other animals, we lose parts of ourselves. As innate 'biophiliacs,' the chemistry we share with household companions makes us human, and this attraction can help serve to bridge the empathy gap so that we will then extend kindness and compassion to other animals with whom we're less familiar."
—Marc Bekoff, author of,Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do
"I read everything John Bradshaw writes. He is the professor you always wish you'd had: knowledgeable yet approachable, engaged and engaging. If you are in any way interested in the underpinnings of the human-animal relationship, this is the book for your bookshelf."
—Alexandra Horowitz, author of,Inside a dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
"What good are pets? John Bradshaw's affectionate investigation puts your favorite ideas to the test of science. We might not get the health benefits that were once thought important, but there are plenty of other reasons to love Fido.The Animals Among Usis a fond testament to our companion animals and our extraordinary relationships with them."
—Richard Wrangham, author of,Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
"Backed up by impeccable research...[an] excellent book.... Bradshawprovides a convincing case that our fascination with the interior lives ofanimals was an essential part of our evolutionary development."—The New Statesman(UK)
"[John Bradshaw's] new book is unlikely to disappoint many of his fans as he brings a light touchand endearing personal details to what is actually a systematic and detailedaccount of the origin and nature of human-animal interaction and emotionalbonding."—Financial Times