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Between Pets and People
The Importance of Animal Companionship
Av Alan Beck, Aaron H. Katcher
Häftad, 1996
303 kr
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Pets play a greater role in our emotional and physical health than ever before, says the Purdue University professor who is co-author of his revised edition of Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship. The book by Alan M. Beck of Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine and …
Rescuing Rover
A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners
Av Sebastian E. Heath, Andrea O'Shea
Häftad, 1998
120 kr
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Written in consultation with canine handlers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, staff from the American Academy on Veterinary Disaster Medicine, and the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, this book provides dog owners, handlers, emergency workers, and veterinary medical and …
Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence
Readings in Research and Application
Av Frank Ascione, R. Lockwood m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
460 kr
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The landscapes of violence have become too familiar, too close to home. Despite decades of scientific research, we are only beginning to understand the roots of violence that connect child maltreatment, spouse and partner abuse, and aggression in our neighborhoods and communities. Cruelty to …
Applied Ethics in Animal Research
Philosophy, Regulation and Laboratory Applications
Av Tony DiPasquale, John P. Gluck m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
220 kr
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This volume is a collection of chapters all contributed by individuals who have presented their ideas at conferences and who take moderate stands with the use of animals in research. Specifically, the chapters discuss issues of: notions of the moral standings of animals, history of the methods of …
Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse
Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention
Av Frank Ascione, Phil Arkow m. fl.
Häftad, 1998
322 kr
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The professional communities of psychologists and child welfare specialists to a deeper, higher and more encompassing awareness and understanding of the crucial linking of caring for animals and children in human experience. The combination of careful research, documentation, and compelling …
Brood Bitch
A Mother's Reflection
Inbunden, 2002
204 kr
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Brood Bitch is a mother's reflection inspired by her hand-raising a litter of Pembroke Welsh corgis whose own mother died after a Caesarian delivery. Devastated by the loss of her only companion and awed by the task of saving the puppies, the narrator is surprised to discover she enjoys this …
Perfect Harmony
The Intertwining Lives of Animals and Humans Throughout History
Av Roger Caras
Häftad, 2002
219 kr
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A Perfect Harmony: The Intertwining Lives of Animals and Humans throughout History is an informative, insightful history of animal domestication through the ages, by late ASPCA president Robert Caras, author of numerous fine works on pets and wildlife. As Caras defines it, domestication is "the …
Ecology of Stray Dogs
A Study of Free-ranging Urban Animals
Av Alan Beck
Häftad, 2002
162 kr
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This study of dog ecology (and behaviour) and of human ecology (and behaviour) discusses the facets of the phenomenon of the urban free-roaming dog. It provides information for students who wish to embark on studies of wild canines.
Potcakes
Dog Ownership in New Providence, the Bahamas
Av William J. Fielding, Jane Mather m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
817 kr
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Although The Bahamas is not alone, either in the Caribbean, or elsewhere in having a pet over-population problem, this publication appears to be the first to provide a systematic study of dog ownership in a Caribbean society. The dog population in The Bahamas consists mainly of mongrels called …
People, Property, or Pets?
Av Marc D. Hauser, Fiery Cushman
Inbunden, 2006
302 kr
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A child can't be owned, but parents are legally responsible for their child's care. A painting and a dog can be owned; both fall under the jurisdiction of the law and in particular, property rights. But why should a dog, man's best friend, an animal with a mind and emotions, fall under the same …
Children and Animals
Exploring the Roots of Kindness and Cruelty
Av Frank Ascione, American Humane Association
Häftad, 2005
240 kr
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Animal abuse has been an acknowledged problem for centuries, but only within the past few decades has scientific research provided evidence that the maltreatment of animals often overlaps with violence toward people. The variants of violence, including bullying or assaults in a schoolyard, child …
Assessing the Human-animal Bond
A Compendium of Actual Measures
Häftad, 2006
436 kr
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This book gathers, in one place, those measures presently used to study the human-companion animal bond. The measures chosen for inclusion are the most heavily used by researchers, as well as measures that appear to be innovative or relate to the different aspects of the human-companion animal …
Significance of Children and Animals
Social Development and Our Connections to Other Species
Av Gene Myers
Häftad, 2006
322 kr
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What role does an animal play in a child's developing sense of self? Are children and animals interacting in ways no longer recognizable to adults? The Significance of Children and Animals addresses these and other intriguing questions by revealing the interconnected lives of the inhabitants of the …
Sacrifice
How Scientific Experiments Transform Animals and People
Av Arnold Arluke, Mike Michael m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
373 kr
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The Sacrifice provides a uniquely detailed account of the sociological context of animal experimentation. The authors provide a rich analysis of complex and changing role of the laboratory animal in the political and scientific culture of the United States and the United Kingdom. By understanding …
Brute Force
Policing Animal Cruelty
Häftad, 2007
225 kr
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Brute Force looks at people having the most contact with everyday animal abuse- humane law enforcement officers who are charged with enforcing anti-cruelty statutes. The author spent one year studying 30 animal cops and dispatchers in two large cities. They see themselves as a power for the …
Mark of the Beast
Animality and Human Oppression
Av Mark Roberts
Häftad, 2008
332 kr
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The Mark of the Beast historically and critically examines the dire effects of the process of animalization on both humans and animals. Roberts provides a general account of the theoretical division between humans and animals begun largely in the work of Aristotle and continued in that of Descartes …
New York's Poop Scoop Law
Dogs, the Dirt, and Due Process
Inbunden, 2008
315 kr
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It's hard to imagine eight million people trying to avoid dog refuse on the streets of New York City on a daily basis. Likewise, it's harder not to imagine New Yorkers from all walks of life picking up after their canines. Using plastic bags or trendy, mechanized devices, pet owners have become a …
Inside Animal Hoarding
The Story of Barbara Erickson and Her 552 Dogs
Av Arnold Arluke, Celeste Killeen
Häftad, 2009
388 kr
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Inside Animal Hoarding: The Story of Barbara Erickson and Her 552 Dogs profiles one of the largest and most intriguing cases of animal hoarding in recent history. Celeste Killeen's investigation pries open the door to Barbara Erickson's hidden and closely guarded life, offering an in-depth view of …
Animals in Schools
Processes and Strategies in Human-animal Education
Häftad, 2009
240 kr
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Animals in Schools explores important questions in the field of critical animal studies and education by close examination of a wide range of educational situations and classroom activities. How are human-animal relations expressed and discussed in school? How do teachers and students develop …
Animal Control Management
A New Look at a Public Responsibility
Häftad, 2010
436 kr
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This book is the first of its kind to discuss in detail the actual management of local animal control programs as opposed to the care of the animals. The book covers those financial, personnel, legal and health and safety issues that animal control directors and management staff need to know in …
Bridging the Bond
The Cultural Construction of the Shelter Pet
Häftad, 2009
219 kr
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What happens behind the doors of the animal shelter? This book will introduce the reader to the work culture of animal shelter employees, volunteers, activists, educators, and pets. By weaving together her own personal memoirs with interviews with workers, the author describes the traditions, …
On Dogs and Dying
Stories of Hospice Hounds
Häftad, 2010
190 kr
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Dogs know when we are feeling down. They love it when we are happy and seeking friendship and fun, and they understand when we are feeling sad and desperate. This book presents a series of real-life tales of the positive effects dogs have had on people at the end of their lives, chronicling the …
Independent Vision
Dorothy Harrison Eustis and the Story of the Seeing Eye
Häftad, 2010
202 kr
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Mention the words 'Seeing Eye', and most people will associate them with guide dogs for the blind and partially-sighted. Mention the name 'Dorothy Harrison Eustis', and most people will not recognize it, even though she is the woman responsible for founding The Seeing Eye, the first guide dog …
International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty
Theory, Research and Application
Häftad, 2010
596 kr
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Animal abuse as a predictor of abuse against humans has been documented extensively. Society's ever-rising violence has prompted experts to ask what alternatives are available to identify the early signs and stop the cycle. The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty: Theory, Research, …
Unleashed Fury
The Political Struggle for Dog-Friendly Parks
Av Julie Walsh
Häftad, 2011
275 kr
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The question of whether dogs should be allowed off the leash in public places has become a major political issue in cities and suburbs across the United States. In the last two decades, 'leash-law disputes' have burst upon the political scene and have been debated with an intensity usually reserved …
Extraordinary Spirit of Green Chimneys
Connecting Children and Animals to Create Hope
Inbunden, 2011
284 kr
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Green Chimneys is a nationally renowned US nonprofit organisation that helps improve the lives of at-risk urban children by incorporating animals and environmental activities into their educational experiences. Founded by Dr. Samuel (Rollo) B. Ross, Jr.,“Green Chimneys Farm for Little Folk” opened …
Health Benefits of Dog Walking for People and Pets
Evidence and Case Studies
Av Rebecca A. Johnson, Alan M. Beck m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
763 kr
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Obesity is a national epidemic in the United States. It is estimated that by 2018 the cost of treating weight-related illnesses will double to almost $350 billion a year, while a 2010 report by the US Surgeon General estimates that two-thirds of American adults and almost one in three children are …
Animal Cruelty and Freedom of Speech
When Worlds Collide
Av Abigail Perdue, Randall Lockwood
Häftad, 2014
332 kr
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A collaboration between an attorney and an animal protection advocate, this work utilises the extremely controversial and high-profile “crush video” case, US v. Stevens, to explore how American society attempts to balance the protection of free speech and the prevention of animal cruelty. Starting …
Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy
Theory, Issues, and Practice
Inbunden, 2013
449 kr
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The integration of animals into the therapy setting by psychotherapists has been a growing trend. Psychological problems treated include emotional and behavioral problems, attachment issues, trauma, and developmental disorders. An influential 1970s survey suggests that over 20 percent of therapists …
Teaming with Your Therapy Dog
Av Ann R. Howie
Häftad, 2015
196 kr
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Today’s therapy dog handlers recognize the need to be teammates with their dogs, not just supervisors. Teaming with one’s dog involves unobtrusively providing physical and emotional support as well as respectful guidance in what to do. Being a teammate requires attention to the handler’s behavior, …
