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Your Dog and You is an inspiring and informative book that examines the complex relationship between humans and dogs. From the author of the bestselling book The Dog's Head.
Considering the connection we share with our dogs, is it possible to improve their lives? Renowned scientist and author Alexandra Horowitz shows that it can (and how) in her new book , "Your Dog and You: The Story of a Unique Connection ."
Following the success of A cabeça de cão (The Dog's Head ), the author examines the particularities of the relationship between humans and their dogs, and how an industry was created that mobilizes capital and affection, altering our economy, routine and even language.
We love dogs, and (we assume) they love us. We care for them, but they also care for us. We buy them clothes, toys, and shoes, and we also worry about their social lives, nutrition, and health. The history of the relationship between humans and dogs dates back thousands of years, but it's far from being fully understood. In *Your Dog and You: The Story of a Unique Connection *, psychology professor and PhD in cognitive science Alexandra Horowitz explores all aspects of this unique and complex interspecies relationship.
While analyzing the cultural impact of dogs on society, Horowitz reveals the curiosities, surprises, and contradictions that arise when living with a dog. We celebrate their individuality, but we often create inappropriate expectations and expect them to behave in human ways.
With the perspective of both a scientist and a dog lover, Horowitz reflects on the animals that have become exemplars of what it means to be a companion and, in turn, how this reflects on humanity. In thirteen well-founded chapters, Your Dog and You affirms our deep affection for these animals and offers a different perspective on these companions: we understand dogs better and, in the process, ourselves.
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