The Animal/Human Bond: A Culture Survey / Edition 2

by Orland Soave

Overview

Today, the interactions between man and animals are daily ones, sometimes subtle, othertimes complex and essential for the survival of both animals and man. The knowledge accumulated from human/animal interactions is interesting, stimulating, and useful in everyday life. This story is of interest to biologists, behaviorists, agriculturalists, psychologists, sociologists, veterinarians, physicians and the general public. Such associations represent the study of life. They are like symphony music is to the subject of mathematics: they compliment the hard science by providing interest, harmony, soul and satisfaction. The Animal/Human Bond (Second Edition) increases the coverage of epidemiology, with added discussion of each facet of the original work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572921535
Publisher:	Austin & Winfield Publishers
Publication date:	07/26/2000
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.78(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	xi
Part 1	Historical Background	1
	Summary	3
	Hunter to Villager	4
	Domestication of Animals	5
	Sheep and Goats	6
	Cattle	7
	Swine	7
	The Horse	8
	The Horseshoe as a Symbol and in Superstition	10
	The Dog	11
	Cats	13
	The Mouse	13
	Animals in the Bible	14
	Clean and Unclean Animals in the Bible	16
	Mythical Animals	20
	Dragons and Serpents	20
	The Ouroboros	22
	The Hydra	22
	The Manticora	22
	The Amphisbaena	23
	Centaurs	24
	The Griffin	24
	The Unicorn	25
	The Phoenix	25
	The Sphinx	26
	The Harpy	27
	Pegasus	27
	Minotaur	27
	Superstitions and Symbols	27
	The Zodiac	29
	Animal Superstitions	29
	Lawyers for Animals	34
Part 2	Human Attitudes Toward Animals and Advantages of Animal/Human Relationships	41
	Protection of Animals	43
	Historical Antecedents	43
	Animal Rights	44
	Factors Against Animal Rights: Legal View	46
	Federal Laws Protecting Animals	48
	The Animal Welfare Act	48
	Horse Protection Act	51
	Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act	52
	Eagle Protection Act	54
	Migratory Bird Treaty Act	54
	Humane Slaughter Act	54
	Endangered Species Act	55
	Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)	58
	Birds Killed by Oil	59
	Cruelty to Animals	62
	Court Cases Involving Cruelty to Animals	65
	Sacrifice of Animals	68
	Alternatives to the Use of Animals for Research	69
	Contributions of Animals	70
	Animal Products	71
	Companion and Assistance Animals	73
	Animals for Therapy	74
	Assistance Dogs	76
	Dogs for the Blind	77
	Dogs for the Deaf	77
	Search and Rescue Dogs	78
	Animals in War	79
	Dogs	82
	Horse Racing	83
	Sled Dogs	85
	Dog Races	86
	Bullfighting	86
	Cockfighting	88
	Falconry	91
	Hunting	91
	Animal Disease Models	93
	Animals in the Arts	98
	Animal Fables	99
	Animals in Literature	102
	Animals in Paintings	106
	Animal Sentinels Guardians of Health	107
	Cancer	111
	Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks	112
Part 3	Disadvantages of the Animal/Human Relationship	117
	Zoonoses--Summary	119
	The Zoonoses	120
	Prion Diseases	124
	Zoonotic Diseases: Major Diseases of Human Beings of Probable Animal Origin	125
	Zoonotic Diseases Recommended to be Reported to the U.S. Public Health Service	126
	Zoonoses Spread by Direct Contact	126
	Zoonoses Acquired From Anthropod Bites	127
	Zoonoses Acquired by the Respiratory Route	129
	Zoonoses Acquired by Ingestion	130
	Mycotic and Yeast Infections	131
	Diseases Associated With Pets	132
	Allergies	134
	Foodborne Disease	135
	Beware of Jerky Trichinosis from Wild Game	135
	Dog Bites	137
	Handling Dog Bite Wounds	140
	When to Call the Doctor	141
	Prevention Of Dog Bites	141
	Danger--Horse Crossing	142
	Venomous Animals	144
	Poisonous Snakes	147
	Scorpions, Spiders, Bees, Wasps	148
	Venomous Mammals	149
	List of Major Venomous Species	150
	Snakes	150
	Lizards	152
	Spiders, Scorpions	152
	Sea Life	153
	Illustrations	155
	Illustration Credits	195
	Appendix	197
	List of Pertinent Organizations	199
	Some Endangered Species of Animals	203
	Mammals: Order and Major Families	207
	Glossary	211
	References	217
	General References	217
	Sentinel References	229
	Zoonoses References	230
	Dog Bite References	230
	Oil References	232
	Index	235

Editorial Reviews

Soave begins with the historical background, discussing the human move from hunting to village, the domestication of animals, clean and unclean animals in the Bible, mythical animals, superstitions and symbols, and lawyers for animals. They he explores modern human attitudes toward animals, and advantages and disadvantages of relationships with them. His account might interest general readers as well as professionals in a number of fields. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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