This book is directed toward undergraduate students seeking a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology. It assumes a basic background in biology and a strong interest by students wanting a greater understanding of animal systems. This text will continue to b…
This book is the first comprehensive guide to animals in the ancient world, encompassing all aspects of the topic by featuring authoritative chapters on 33 topics by leading scholars in their fields. As well as an introduction to, and a survey of, each topic, it provides guidanc…
"Since the 1990s the Japanese pet industry has grown to a trillion-yen business and estimates place the number of pets above the number of children under the age of fifteen. There are between 6,000 to 8,000 businesses in the Japanese pet funeral industry, including more than 900…
"Since the 1990s the Japanese pet industry has grown to a trillion-yen business and estimates place the number of pets above the number of children under the age of fifteen. There are between 6,000 to 8,000 businesses in the Japanese pet funeral industry, including more than 900…
"This volume creates a landscape of new ideas on what we might consider both commonplace and yet mysterious--our relations with animals and their influences on children and developmental processes. The chapters collectively form a multilevel, ecological model from which to consi…
"This volume creates a landscape of new ideas on what we might consider both commonplace and yet mysterious-our relations with animals and their influences on children and developmental processes. The chapters collectively form a multilevel, ecological model from which to consid…
This book launches a new field of inquiry by presenting robust scientific research to deepen our understanding of the impact of human animal interaction. It also shows a solid evidence base for practice in the therapeutic use of animals- from guide dogs and assistance animals to…
