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Man Meets Dog

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Man Meets Dog offers a captivating and illustrated exploration of the special bond between humans and their pets, written by renowned scientist Konrad Lorenz. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Lorenz shares his experiences and understanding of dog behaviour, enriching our appreciation of these loyal companions.
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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.

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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!).

Series: Routledge Classics

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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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