Wonderdog

How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life

Wonderdog
Jules Howard
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Hardback
h216 x 135mm - 288pg
12 May 2022 UK
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9781472984265
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How dogs defied science and changed the way we think about animalsWhat do dogs really think of us? What do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? Driven by his own love of dogs, Charles Darwin was nagged by questions like these. To root out answers, his contemporaries toyed with dog sign language. To reveal clues, they made special puzzle boxes and elaborate sniff tests using old socks. Later, the same perennial questions about the minds of dogs drove Pavlov and Pasteur to unspeakable cruelty in their search for truth. These big names in science influenced leagues of psychologists and animal behaviourists, each building upon the ideas and received wisdom of previous generations but failing to see what was staring them in the face - that the very methods humans used to study dogs' minds were influencing the insights reflected back. To discover the impressive cognitive feats that dogs are capable of, a new approach was needed. Treated with love and compassion, dogs would open up their unique perspective on the world, and a new breed of scientists would be provided answers to life' s biggest questions. Wonderdog is the story of those dogs - a historical account of how we came to know what dogs are capable of. It' s a celebration of animal minds and the secrets they hold. And it' s a love letter to science, through the good times and the bad.
' A brilliant history of how we came to know our best friends better - the trials and tribulations, the highs and lows. Jules Howard reveals how we came to know dogs better and how that' s helped us understand ourselves. ' * Professor Alice Roberts, biological anthropologist, broadcaster and author of Ancestors * ' With Wonderdog, Jules Howard explores the highs and the lows of science' s sometimes troubled relationship with the domesticated wolf with which we share our homes and lives. With his characteristic lightness of touch, Howard takes us on journey of discovery that will leave no dog lover unmoved and no dog hater unconverted. A splendid, entertaining and hugely informative read!' * Professor Adam Hart, scientist, broadcaster and author of Unfit for Purpose * ' Turning wolves into dogs took knowledge, insight and a few cheeky treats along the way. This book contains all three and is the perfect companion to any dog lover. ' * Professor Ben Garrod, evolutionary biologist, primatologist and broadcaster * ' Full of insight and brilliantly researched, Wonderdog is a delightful read and a fascinating look at how much more there is to learn from man' s best friend. ' * Kate MacDougall, author of London' s No. 1 Dog Walking Agency * ' The book about dogs I never knew I needed, full of answers to questions I never thought to ask. A fascinating and eye-opening read for anyone that has ever loved a dog. ' * Jess French, veterinarian, zoologist, broadcaster and author of Puppy Talk *
Jules Howard is a UK-based zoological correspondent, science writer and broadcaster who writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife and Science Focus. His books for adults include Sex on Earth (2014) and Death on Earth (2016), shortlisted for the Royal Society of Biology Book Prize. He has appeared regularly on TV and radio shows, including Good Morning Britain, BBC Radio Five Live, BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4, SpringwatchUnsprung and Channel 4' s Sunday Brunch.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781472984265
Published: 12 May 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sigma
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Height: 216mm
Width: 135mm
Pages: 288

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