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Man Meets Dog
Series: Routledge Classics
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This book is ideal for animal lovers, particularly those who cherish dogs and cats, and readers interested in the behavioural science behind pet-human relationships.
An enlightening and entertaining account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. It offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all dog lovers!
Nobel Prize for Medicine and Psychology, 1973
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In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, known as '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!).
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780415267441
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 May 2002
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 550g
Pages: 210
About the Author
Konrad Lorenz (1903-89). Pioneering and world-renowned scientist of animal behaviour. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Psychology in 1973.
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