The Waltham Book of Human-animal Interaction: Benefits and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership
- ISBN-10
- 0080422845
- ISBN-13
- 9780080422848
- Category
- Technology & Engineering / General
- Pages
- 148
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Pergamon
- Author
- I. Robinson
Description
Divided into two parts, this text brings together historical and current literature detailing the benefits associated with pet ownership, and examines interactions with animals and how owners can emphasize the positives associated with ownership and minimize any potential negatives.
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- 2013-10-22
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