In the company of animals : a study of human-animal relationships /

In the company of animals : a study of human-animal relationships / James Serpell.

Looks at pet-keeping in various cultures and times, examines the distinction made between pets and domesticated animals, and discusses the ethical issues related to the treatment of animals.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Serpell, James, 1952-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York, NY, USA : B. Blackwell, 1986.
Subjects:	Pets > History. Pets > Social aspects > History. Pet owners > History. Human-animal relationships > History. Human-animal relationships.

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Summary:	Looks at pet-keeping in various cultures and times, examines the distinction made between pets and domesticated animals, and discusses the ethical issues related to the treatment of animals.
Physical Description:	vii, 215 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-209) and index.
ISBN:	0631145362 9780631145363