Man writes dog : canine themes in literature, law and folklore / William Farina.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farina, William, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs in literature.

Dogs--Folklore.

Dogs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over the millennia, many great writers, from Pliny and Plutarch to C.S. Lewis and John Steinbeck, have addressed diverse canine themes in their work, usually in a broader, human context. Late in the 20th century it was conclusively established by modern science that all dogs, without exception, are descended from wolves. Viewed within the dynamic lens of this new model, the constantly evolving relationship between humankind and canines, both wild and domesticated, appears more complex and intertwined than ever before. This survey reviews what 20 selected authors from the Western tradition have

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Dogs and Law; 2. Canine Guardians of the Underworld; 3. Beastly Virtues; 4. The Wolf as Maternal Figure; 5. Down, Dog!; 6. In Defense of Dogs; 7. The Sensitive Werewolf; 8. Carnivores Forgiven; 9. Animal Intelligence and the Wars of Religion; 10. Natural Rights of Animals; 11. Devil Dogs; 12. Everything Is Connected; 13. Toto Speaks; 14. Empathy for Wolves; 15. Canine Heroes; 16. Justified Predators; 17. Dogs in Poverty; 18. Animal Spirituality; 19. A Man and His Dog; 20. Last Word in Social Beings; 21. Summary; Chapter Notes

BibliographyIndex

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4766-1455-5