Thinking with Animals: New Perspectives on Anthropomorphism

by Gregg Mitman

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Is anthropomorphism a scientific sin? Scientists and animal researchers routinely warn against "animal stories," and contrast rigorous explanations and observation to facile and even fanciful projections about animals. Yet many of us, scientists and researchers included, continue to see animals as humans and humans as animals. As this innovative new collection demonstrates, humans use animals to transcend the confines of self and species; they...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231130392

ISBN13:9780231130394

Release Date:October 2006

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.92 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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