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Man Meets Dog » (REV)

Book cover image of Man Meets Dog by Karl Lorenz

Authors: Karl Lorenz, Marjorie Kerr Wilson, Annie Eisenmenger
ISBN-13: 9780415267441, ISBN-10: 0415267447
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: August 2002
Edition: REV

Author Biography: Karl Lorenz

Konrad Lorenz (1903-89). Pioneering and world-renowned scientist of animal behaviour. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Psychology in 1973.

Book Synopsis

In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, 'the man who talked with animals', enlightens and entertains us with his illustrated account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. Displaying Lorenz's customary humanity and expert knowledge of animals, Man Meets Dog is also a deeply personal and entertaining account of his relationships with his own four-legged friends. With charming sketches on almost every page, Man Meets Dog offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all lovers of dogs (and cats!).

New York Times

A book that is provocative and informative, and profoundly civilizing.

	Introduction: Man and the Domestic Animals
1	How it may have started	1
2	Two origins of fidelity	19
3	Canine personalities	27
4	Training	37
5	Canine customs	50
6	Master and dog	64
7	Dogs and children	69
8	Choosing a dog	76
9	An appeal to dog breeders	83
10	The truce	90
11	The fence	109
12	Much ado about a little dingo	115
13	What a pity he can't speak - he understands every word	125
14	Affection's claim	134
15	Dog days	139
16	On feline play	150
17	Man and the cat	157
18	Animals that lie	163
19	Cat!	169
20	The Animal with a conscience	177
21	Fidelity and death	188
	Index	195