The animals among us : how pets make us human by Bradshaw, John, 1950- author instant download

The animals among us : how pets make us human by Bradshaw, John, 1950- author instant download

xiv, 366 pages : 25 cm, \"The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains 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. In The 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\"--, Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-352) and index, Pets, ancient ... -- ... And modern -- Pets: the healthy option? -- \"We got the dog for the kids\" -- One of the family? -- Imaginary animals: why our brains search relentlessly for life -- How cute is that?! -- Friends forever; but what's the payoff? -- A walk on the wild side ... -- ... And back again -- So, why pets? -- Animals maketh man