A History of Domesticated Animals
Description:... "The author discusses domestication on the basis of archaeological, palaeontological and biological evidence and comes to the conclusion that it began as a result of natural conditions of living together rather than a process of exploitation of the animal species. A fascinating picture thus unfolds itself of man becoming associated with the dog long before agriculture began, of his first experiments in herding goats and sheep, of his realizing the advantages of animal husbandry and domestication and finally of planned domestication"--Dust jacket.
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