{"product_id":"whats-a-dog-for-the-surprising-history-science-philosophy-and-politics-of-mans-best-friend-paperback","title":"What's a Dog For?: The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Homans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever--with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, \u003ci\u003eWhat's a Dog For? \u003c\/i\u003einvestigates how dogs have reached this exalted status, and why they hold such fascination for us humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Homans\u003c\/b\u003e has been the executive editor of \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine since 1994. This is his first book. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52714827907379,"sku":"9780143124122","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/THP_ntGSz69780143124122.webp?v=1763583852","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/whats-a-dog-for-the-surprising-history-science-philosophy-and-politics-of-mans-best-friend-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}