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A Perfect Harmony: The Intertwining Lives of Animals and Humans Throughout History - Couverture rigide

Caras, Roger A.

 
9780684811000: A Perfect Harmony: The Intertwining Lives of Animals and Humans Throughout History
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0684811006 ISBN 13 : 9780684811000
Editeur : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

What would the world be like without animals? This is the first question Caras poses in this study, which shows how the domestication of animals transformed the entire course of civilization. Through the prism of history, anthropology and personal experience, Caras explores the principle domestic species, both familiar and exotic, and their monumental impact on human affairs. The domestication of sheep and goats enabled wandering tribes to settle and develop agriculture and technology; the camel, once domesticated, enabled caravans to travel to the Orient, leading the first cultural exchanges between the East and West; throughout history, the dog has been at man's side, as hunter, herder and guard - and as faithful and loving companion.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Roger Caras's exhilarating exploration of the enduring ties between man and beast, brings to light the far-reaching impact domesticated animals have had on shaping the course of human civilization.
Spanning centuries of history, Caras discusses the birth of agriculture through the domestication of sheep and goats and the role of the camel in bringing about the meeting of Eastern and Western cultures. Additionally, he shows the aid horses, donkeys and other beasts of burden have given, from construction to transportation, vastly reducing human toil and hardship. Plus the often understimated contributions of dogs, who have served not only as faithful friends, but as a diligent herders, hunters, and guards. As much about humans as animals, A PERFECT HARMONY is a landmark work, a compelling exploration of a vital but virtually ignored aspect of human history.

Biographie de l'auteur

Roger Caras has written more than sixty books and numerous articles on pets and wildlife.

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Éditeur
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0684811006
ISBN 13 
9780684811000
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
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Personne responsable
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