Understanding Dogs (Animals Culture And Society) - Softcover

Sanders, Clinton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566396905 ISBN 13: 9781566396905

Publisher: Temple University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Can people have authentic social relationships with speechless animals? This work asks what a dog means to its master, and what the master means to the dog. The author explores the day-to-day experiences of living and working with domestic dogs.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

"Understanding Dogs is a must-read. Dr. Sanders weaves personal experience with 'hard science' in this invaluable book about just how important dogs are to humans. Dogs emerge as thoughtful companions with very active minds. Truly our best friends, we are fortunate that dogs (and other animals) are willing to share their lives with us, and that Dr. Sanders has taken the time to share his broad experiences with us." —Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, Boulder

"An important and lucid contribution. In looking at the human/canine bond Sanders makes a compelling case for canine intelligence and empathic abilities. At the same time, we gain a rich sociological insight into the importance of dogs and, by extension, other animals, in the lives of their human companions." —Janet M. Alger, Siena College

"...contains a wealth of sociological information about dog ownership and may be helpful in rounding out a dog or pet collection." —Booklist

"...insightful and delightful. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries." —Library Journal

About the Author:

Clinton R. Sanders is co-author of Regarding Animals (Temple) and Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1566396905
• ISBN 13: 9781566396905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 195