{"product_id":"9780691196183","title":"A Dog's World","description":"Author: Jessica Pierce\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691196183\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Dec 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e imagines a post-human future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive-and possibly even thrive - and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on biology, ecology, and the latest findings on the lives and behaviour of dogs and their wild relatives, Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff - two of today's most innovative thinkers about dogs - explore who dogs might become without direct human intervention into breeding, arranged playdates at the dog park, regular feedings, and veterinary care. Pierce and Bekoff show how dogs are quick learners who are highly adaptable and opportunistic, and offer compelling evidence that dogs already do survive on their own - and could do so in a world without us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChallenging the notion that dogs would be helpless without their human counterparts, \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e enables us to understand these independent and remarkably intelligent animals on their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff are in top form in\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e as they explore the fate of dogs on a planet from which people have suddenly vanished. The genius of this book lies in the way it reveals how fact-based knowledge can lead to a richer, deeper understanding of the unique talents and abilities of our fellow creatures. This is a perfect read as we attempt to sort out the COVID-19 pandemic's legacy.\u0026amp;#x27; - Mark Derr, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDog's Best Friend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;We think we know our dogs, but who are they, really? By imagining their world without us,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e helps us understand what dogs need-and don't need-from us to live their happiest, most fulfilling lives. This entertaining and challenging book will enlarge our respect for beloved creatures we too often take for granted.\u0026amp;#x27; - Sy Montgomery, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Not only a fascinating flight of imagination into what dogdom might become in a world without people, this book will make you see your own dog in a new and more objective light.\u0026amp;#x27; - John Bradshaw, author of the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDog Sense\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Decentering humans from dogs' lives will help dogs thrive-what a fascinating theme Pierce and Bekoff develop! Their speculations about a posthuman world offer us innovative and profoundly compassionate ways forward for living with dogs right now. This is a must-have book for all animal lovers.\u0026amp;#x27; - Barbara J. King, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimals' Best Friends: Putting Compassion to Work for Animals in Captivity and in the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;We often imagine what life would be like without our dogs, but Pierce and Bekoff brilliantly reimagine what it would be like for dogs without us. Reading\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is like seeing clearly through their eyes for the first time. If you love dogs, this is the most important book you will read.\u0026amp;#x27; - Brian Hare, coauthor of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A riveting, deeply thought-provoking book that prompts us to question who dogs truly are and what could enable them to have satisfying lives, with or without human companions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an important book that is likely to change our perspective on dog guardianship.\u0026amp;#x27; - Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, founder of the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Are dogs really so dependent on us, or could they get along very well without us? Pierce and Bekoff lead you on an unexpected journey to a hypothetical world of posthuman dogs, offering a completely new perspective on our canine friends. This engaging and passionate book will stimulate you to revise your concept of dogs and your ideas about your relationship with them.\u0026amp;#x27; - Simona Cafazzo, ethologist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803678494878,"sku":"ADS-9780691196183","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691196183.jpg?v=1778205731","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691196183","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}