Product Description

Dealing with such varied topics as pet ownership and gender differences, the pet's freedom from social taboos, and pets' taking on roles of family members, this work shows that animal companionship affects, and is affected by, the most basic levels of human existence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #580867 in Books
• Published on: 1996-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 316 pages

From the Author
Animal Contact influences our lives and health
A review and exploration of the evidence that animals have a significant influence on human life and health. The authors, who were the original investigators of well known studies, show that physical and emotional health can be improved with human-animal interaction. The book reviews the evolution of domestication and the basis for the importance of companion animals in our lives.