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The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: Some Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: And Other Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

Penned By Erika Ritter
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The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: Some Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: And Other Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

Penned By Erika Ritter
4.85 54,732 Ratings
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"As old as humankind's engagement with animals is the story of a dog left to guard the baby's cradle by a master unaware of the serpent beneath. In this book, Erika Ritter takes a fresh look at that ancient tale, from the perspective of today's animal-obsessed society, and the paradoxes that abound with the animals we love, those we love to eat, and those we love to hate." "For every pet we proclaim as "special," thousands of anonymous animals are fattened scientifically, dispatched efficiently, and packaged unrecognizably for our plates - and our pets'. Our enthusiasm for wildlife is exceeded only by the expansion of our habitat at the expense of theirs." Yet the story of us and animals is also one of mutual devotion, shared humour, and even awe. From prehistoric worship of the cave bear, to the latest research on the intelligence of crows, Erika Ritter follows this winding path of contradictions.

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Released March 1, 2009
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Erika Ritter is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Erika Ritter can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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