| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
224 pages ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"Based on the author's twenty-five years of experience as a veterinarian and veterinary behaviorist, [this book] delves into the inner lives of animals--from whales, wolves, and leopards to mice, dogs, and cats--and explores the relationships we forge with them"--Dust jacket flap. |
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Outlines a series of case studies with domestic and exotic animals that demonstrate how perceiving the world from the perspectives of animals can enrich human appreciation for life, improve relationships, and reorder personal values. |
| Contents |
Connection -- Sensitivity -- Mindfulness -- Responsiveness -- Expressivity -- Adaptability -- Integrity -- Forgiveness -- Presence -- What lies beneath. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Virga, Vint.
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Veterinarians -- Biography.
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Veterinary medicine.
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Human-animal relationships.
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| ISBN |
9780307718860 hardback |
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0307718867 hardback |
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9780307718884 ebook |
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0307718883 ebook |
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