The Domestic Dog
The Domestic Dog by James Serpell, published by Cambridge University Press in 2017, is a comprehensive exploration of the domestic dog’s evolution, behavior, and significance in human society. This second edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an updated perspective that incorporates two decades of new research and discoveries in veterinary medicine, biology, and animal behavior.
In this edition, readers will find answers to fundamental questions about canine behavior and the historical relationship between dogs and humans. The book features seven new chapters that delve into various topics, including behavioral modification, dog population management, and canine cognition. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the science behind dogs, their roles as pets, and their interactions with both humans and wildlife.
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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 evidence for dog domestication, canine behavioral genetics, cognition, and the impact of free-roaming dogs on wildlife conservation. It is an ideal volume for anyone interested in dogs and their evolution, behavior and ever-changing roles in society.
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