As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever--with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, What's a Dog For? investigates how dogs have reached this exalted status, and why they hold such fascination for us humans.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 10/29/2013
ISBN: 9780143124122
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 12/08/2013 pg. 82