The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: And Other Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

Type

Book

Authors

Erika Ritter

ISBN 10

1554700760

ISBN 13

9781554700769

Tags

Essays, Animals, Animal Rights, Fauna

Description

In a recent survey, 70% of respondents identified their family pet as a member of the family.” Even as these animals are revered as loved ones, the meat, fish, and dairy industries continue to thrive. Speaking to this disparity, Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath addresses this fascinating subject. Using interviews with philosophers, scientists, farmers, poets, and commentators, Ritter explores our complicated and often inconsistent relationship to the animal world. - from Amzon

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