The Powerful Bond between People and Pets: Our Boundless Connections to Companio

Description: The Powerful Bond between People and Pets by P. Elizabeth Anderson An engaging and science-based examination of people and companion animals, this book shows how their lives are inextricably intertwined, what the impact has been on culture and on society, the reasons people go to great lengths to care for and protect their beloved animals, and why the grief when they are lost is so profound and unique. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An engaging and science-based examination of people and companion animals, this book shows how their lives are inextricably intertwined, what the impact has been on culture and on society, the reasons people go to great lengths to care for and protect their beloved animals, and why the grief when they are lost is so profound and unique. Anderson, a longtime animal welfare advocate, also shows how we conversely ignore the suffering of some animals. She explains what can be done about this dissonance and what the future holds.Beginning with the history of the human-animal bond, which dates to the Paleolithic era, Anderson takes us through the evolution of domestication and surveys companion animals around the world. The biological, behavioral, and psychosocial bases of the relationship between humans and their companion animals are examined, as is whether the companion animals are adversely affected as they are embedded into the human world. The expansive and unusual therapeutic benefits of companion animals is included as well, as are ways they are protected, ranging from medical efforts to legal battles over wills and custody.Anderson incorporates news stories, interviews, and the latest research showing the psychology behind this relationship that scientists have dubbed the human-companion animal bond. Research shows why these mainly nonverbal creatures can become surrogate children, friends, and even therapists of a sort. Current studies focused on animal intelligence, loyalty, and sensitivity are shared here. Those same qualities are shown at work in new and vital roles for companion animals, from animals in therapeutic settings to dogs teamed with soldiers, police officers, and rescuers. Anderson also explains how losing a pet can shake or shatter our mental stability, and how and why that has led to public services, funerals, and cemeteries for pets. The book closes with a discussion of the dissonance between our indulgence of some companion animals, while the suffering and maltreatment of others is ignored. Author Biography P. Elizabeth Anderson is a national award-winning author and journalist with more than 17 years experience in clinical research and 30 years in activities to promote and protect companion animals. She has written for publications of Duke University Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Public Health Service. Prior to writing this book, she was a writer and editor for the Humane Society of the United States. She co-authored an earlier book, Emotional Longevity, with her husband, Dr. Norman B. Anderson, CEO of the American Psychological Association. Table of Contents Foreword by Gerald P. KoocherIntroduction: A New Era for Companion Animals1. Companion Animals in America and around the Globe2. Genesis and Nature of the Bond3. Why We Choose Certain Animals as Companions4. Roles That Animals Play in Our Lives and How We Influence Each Other5. Embedded with HumansAnimals in the Human World6. Pets as Medicine7. Protecting Our Companion Animals8. When Love Hurts9. Love Gone BadSeries Afterword by Judy KurianskyNotesBibliographyIndex Review The human-animal bond has long been a hot topic in recent years and journalist Anderson offers an insightful overview. . . . This well-organized, well rounded book provides excellent background, complemented by quality resources for futher information, compiled by Anderson in her research. Readers will find it entertaining and informative, with lots of pictures and examples of companion animals assisting humans and touching their lives.Recommended. * Choice * Promotional "What many of us have suspected and observed is now well documented by P. Elizabeth Anderson in this thoroughly researched and well written book. As a physician who has spent a career concerned with human health and quality of life, I find her book to be tremendously enlightening on the therapeutic effects of animals on human beings. I strongly recommend this book for health professionals and students." -- David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., 16th Surgeon General of the United States "Studies show that people who have companions that they love, whether animal or human, are healthier than those who dont. In this wonderful book, P. Elizabeth Anderson shows that love is its own reward--not only feeling better, but often living longer. For many people, having a pet provides the experience of unconditional, nonjudgmental love, which is healing for both. Highly recommended." -- Dean Ornish, M.D. Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Author, Love & Survival and The Spectrum "My dogs bring out the best in me--and Andersons book explains why. Her book combines historical perspectives, scientific insights, and personal anecdotes in a text that is easy to read, scholarly, and thoroughly engaging. Her love and respect for animals are inspirational. This is a great book for anyone who has ever had a pet--or is thinking of getting one." -- James Blumenthal Professor of Psychology, Duke University (and guardian of 2 standard poodles) Long Description An engaging and science-based examination of people and companion animals, this book shows how their lives are inextricably intertwined, what the impact has been on culture and on society, the reasons people go to great lengths to care for and protect their beloved animals, and why the grief when they are lost is so profound and unique. Anderson, a longtime animal welfare advocate, also shows how we conversely ignore the suffering of some animals. She explains what can be done about this dissonance and what the future holds. Beginning with the history of the human-animal bond, which dates to the Paleolithic era, Anderson takes us through the evolution of domestication and surveys companion animals around the world. The biological, behavioral, and psychosocial bases of the relationship between humans and their companion animals are examined, as is whether the companion animals are adversely affected as they are embedded into the human world. The expansive and unusual therapeutic benefits of companion animals is included as well, as are ways they are protected, ranging from medical efforts to legal battles over wills and custody. Anderson incorporates news stories, interviews, and the latest research showing the psychology behind this relationship that scientists have dubbed the human-companion animal bond. Research shows why these mainly nonverbal creatures can become surrogate children, friends, and even therapists of a sort. Current studies focused on animal intelligence, loyalty, and sensitivity are shared here. Those same qualities are shown at work in new and vital roles for companion animals, from animals in therapeutic settings to dogs teamed with soldiers, police officers, and rescuers. Anderson also explains how losing a pet can shake or shatter our mental stability, and how and why that has led to public services, funerals, and cemeteries for pets. The book closes with a discussion of the dissonance between our indulgence of some companion animals, while the suffering and maltreatment of others is ignored. Review Quote "The human-animal bond has long been a hot topic in recent years and journalist Anderson offers an insightful overview. . . . This well-organized, well rounded book provides excellent background, complemented by quality resources for futher information, compiled by Anderson in her research. Readers will find it entertaining and informative, with lots of pictures and examples of companion animals assisting humans and touching their lives.Recommended." Choice Promotional "Headline" This unique book merges the latest scientific findings from the burgeoning field of human-animal studies with everyday, unusual and always insightful profiles and vignettes of people and their companion animals. Details ISBN0275989054 Author P. Elizabeth Anderson Short Title POWERFUL BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE & Series Practical and Applied Psychology Language English ISBN-10 0275989054 ISBN-13 9780275989057 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Subtitle Our Boundless Connections to Companion Animals Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780275989057 UK Release Date 2008-01-30 NZ Release Date 2008-01-30 US Release Date 2008-01-30 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 280 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2008-01-30 DEWEY 636.0887 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-01-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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