The cat : a natural and cultural history
Brown, Sarah L.2025
eBook
Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people--one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution and Development, Anatomy and Biology, Society and Behavior, and Cats and Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals.
Main title:
The cat : a natural and cultural history / Sarah Brown.
Author:
Brown, Sarah L., authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2020.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2025.
Collation:
1 online resource (60 entries) : 275 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-219) and index.Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 224 pages
Contents:
Evolution and domesticationAnatomy and physiologyEcology, social organization, and behaviorCats and peopleThe modern-day catA directory of cat breeds.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780691199924 (ebook)9780691183732 (hardcover)0691183732 (hardcover)9781803162324 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
636.8009
LC class:
SF442.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
930981
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