Canine Mania: What Our Obsession With Dogs Reveals About Society - Couverture souple

Luciano, J. P.

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ISBN 10 : 0578159910 ISBN 13 : 9780578159911

Editeur : John P. Luciano, 2015

Synopsis

While scientists are not sure of the exact date when dogs became domesticated, it’s been proven that canines have been by man’s side for tens of thousands of years. There is no other animal that has so successfully integrated itself in to the human home and heart. Author JP Luciano takes a thought-provoking look at the relationship between humans and dogs and explores our culture’s present-day, over-the-top fascination with our four-legged friends. Luciano aptly terms this new obsession and phenomenon “canine mania” and digs deep into both its progression and its ramification on human relationships and our society as a whole. A dog owner and dog-lover, Luciano draws from his own personal experiences and also interviews a wide variety of people about their connection to dogs and concerns about their roles in both public and private life. Luciano taps into the latest scientific research on their evolution and communication with humans, analyzes the mass consumerism as related to pet spending, and ponders whether pets-to-human bonds are replacing human-to-human relationships. He also explores how the dog’s status and importance has risen greatly, causing some people to modify their lives and human relationships around the needs of their four-legged friend. He questions whether technology, human isolation, and a breakdown of the traditional family has fueled canine mania and voices a concern about what the future holds for our society, as we turn more and more to technology, social media, and our pets to distract us from the real human issues at hand. Luciano also proposes that there are many wonderful things that we can learn from our dogs and can be applied to our own inner growth and human relationships, ultimately enhancing our lives and those of future generations. This book is a must read for anyone who has loved a pet, or is interested in the dog’s evolving role in society, as it is filled with poignant anecdotes, scientific research, and cutting-edge observations. The book is also filled with fun facts about the pet industry, pop culture, positive roles dogs play in society and the readily available extravagances for our pets. Real-life anecdotes, about humans and their relationships with their dogs are peppered throughout the book, along with insightful research, and opinions from animal experts, authors of dog books, and scientists. About the Author: As a freelance writer, J.P. Luciano has written articles for several newspapers. He earned a social science degree and teaching credential from California State University, Chico and was a high school teacher for several years. His main emphasis is on sociology, anthropology, and history. This book is a result of his fascination with the rapidly growing attention and pampering our canine friends are receiving in today’s society. Lucinano wants to make sure everyone knows he is a dog-lover and has been a dog owner for most his life. Making his home in San Diego, California, he feels blessed to live in the land of sun and sea. Canine Mania is J.P. Luciano’s first published book. He hopes you enjoy reading his book as much as he did writing it.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John P. Luciano
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0578159910
• ISBN 13: 9780578159911
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 140
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