Thinking with Animals by Lorraine Daston

Thinking with Animals by Lorraine Daston

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Explores the how and why of anthropomorphism. This book investigates the changing patterns of anthropomorphism across different time periods and settings, as well as their effects upon animals, humans, and their interactions.

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Thinking with Animals by Lorraine Daston

Explores the how and why of anthropomorphism. This book investigates the changing patterns of anthropomorphism across different time periods and settings, as well as their effects upon animals, humans, and their interactions.
Thinking with Animals..will surely join the growing literature on consciousness, animal cognition, and the continuity between human and animal minds. -- Juliet Clutton-Brock Nature Thoughtful and well researched... The interdisciplinary nature of this collection makes it a valuable addition. -- Robert B. Ridinger E-Streams An interesting and elegantly produced book. -- Alan Costall Anthrozoos
Lorraine Daston is director at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and honorary professor at the Humboldt-Universitat, Berlin. Gregg Mitman is William Coleman Professor of the History of Science and professor of medical history and science and technology studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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ISBN 13 9780231130394
ISBN 10 0231130392
Title Thinking with Animals
Author Lorraine Daston
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Columbia University Press
Year published 2006-10-03
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.