In the company of animals
Subtitle: a study of human-animal relationships
By: James Serpell.
Publisher: B. Blackwell
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Oxford [Oxfordshire]; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
Subjects: Pets -- History; Pets -- Social aspects -- History; Pet owners -- History; Human-animal relationships -- History
Description: 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.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [188]-209.
Includes index.