The goat : a natural and cultural history / Sue Weaver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weaver, Sue, author.

Contributor:

Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Goats.

Goats--History.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2020.

Summary:

A richly illustrated introduction to the goat--from livestock to beloved pet. It may come as no surprise that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, social, and full of character. Among the first domesticated animals, goats are increasingly appreciated today as pets and for their adaptability to a wide variety of environmental conditions. The Goat is a comprehensive, illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this important animal. With engaging text, infographics, and diagrams, and some 250 beautiful color photographs, the book offers a wealth of information and insights about the goat's distinctive biology and place in human culture, from ancient times to today. Chapters on Domestication, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, Goat Management, and Goats & People are followed by a visually stunning photographic directory to forty-eight popular breeds, with information about each. The Goat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals.

Contents:

1. Domestication

2. Anatomy & biology

3. Society & behavior

4. Goat management

5. Goats & people

6. A directory of goat breeds.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9780691191331

0691191336

OCLC:

1142869606

Publisher Number:

99985410799