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The Animals Among Us: The New Science of Anthrozoology | John Bradshaw

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Keeping pets is expensive, time-consuming, and seemingly irrational - so why do so many of us have an animal in our lives? Pet-keeping is much more than just a simple pastime. As John Bradshaw reveals in this highly original new work, our connection with animals is one of the very things that makes us human. In The Animals Among Us, Bradshaw takes us to the heart of Anthrozoology, a new science dedicated to discovering the true nature and depth of the human-animal bond. Following the thread of our affection for animals, from today's pet lovers all the way back to our ancient ancestors, Bradshaw reveals how animals have always been an integral part of our lives- indeed, they have shaped the evolution of our minds and our bodies. Now, as increasing numbers of species are under threat, John Bradshaw warns us that if we lose the animals among us, we risk losing an essential part of ourselves.

shanaqui

The Animals Among Us: The New Science of Anthrozoology | John Bradshaw

so-so

I was enjoying this a lot for a while, but it's very gender essentialist, a bit repetitive, and prone to saying “it can't be a coincidence that“ about all kinds of things. Yes, yes it can be a coincidence.

He also repeatedly mocks the link between schizophrenia and toxoplasmosis, which I can assure you is not, as he characterises it, “a fable“. (Bipolar disorder and suicide risk are also linked to Toxoplasma gondii.)

So... (cont in comments)

shanaqui Sadly the more of it I read, the more annoyed I got, after being initially quite interested.

Definitely a read-with-care sort of job, and if you really want to be thorough, follow up his references -- where he deigns to offer any, as he does not in many cases. 3d

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TheEllieMo

The Animals Among Us: The New Science of Anthrozoology | John Bradshaw

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 112
#BooksToRead #TBRPile #TBRMountain

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