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James Serpell - The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People - 9781107699342 - V9781107699342
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The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People

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Description for The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People Paperback. Second edition of a classic text on canine science and behavior, incorporating two decades of new evidence and discoveries. Editor(s): Serpell, James. Num Pages: 424 pages, 84 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSVP; WNGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 191 x 24. Weight in Grams: 930.
Why do dogs behave in the ways that they do? Why did our ancestors tame wolves? How have we ended up with so many breeds of dog, and how can we understand their role in contemporary human society? Explore the answers to these questions and many more in this study of the domestic dog. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this much-anticipated update incorporates two decades of new evidence and discoveries on dog evolution, behavior, training, and human interaction. It includes seven entirely new chapters covering topics such as behavioral modification and training, dog population management, the molecular ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
929g
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107699342
SKU
V9781107699342
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About James Serpell
James Serpell is Professor of Animal Ethics and Welfare at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the behavior and welfare of companion animals, the development of human attitudes to animals, and the history and impact of human-animal relationships.

Reviews for The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People
'The first edition of this book, published more than 20 years ago, broke new ground. It was the prelude to an explosion of research in the field of domestic dog behaviour, which has seen the subject move from largely the fringes of academia to a central position that provides a unique opportunity to explore some fundamental biological questions. This completely ... Read more

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