UID:
almafu_9960119922002883
Format:
1 online resource (ix, 279 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Third edition.
ISBN:
1-107-49654-3
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1-107-50212-8
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1-139-17717-6
Content:
The most commonly kept domestic animal in the developed world, the cat has been a part of human life for thousands of years. Cats have been both worshipped and persecuted over this long period - either loved or hated for their enigmatic self-reliance and the subject of numerous myths and fables. Highlighting startling discoveries made over the last ten years, this new edition features contributions from experts in a wide range of fields, providing authoritative accounts of the behaviour of cats and how they interact with people. Thoroughly revised and updated to include information on the basic features of cat development and social life, the history of their relations with humans, health and welfare problems, and the breeding of cats for sale and for show. It is intended for all those, whether specialist or general reader, who love or are simply intrigued by these fascinating animals.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Why the cat? /
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Behavioural development in the cat /
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Normal and problematic reproductive behaviour in the domestic cat /
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Communication in the domestic cat : within- and between-species /
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Social organisation and behavioural ecology of free-ranging domestic cats /
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Social behaviour of domestic cats in the human home /
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Domestication and history of the cat /
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Cultural differences in human-cat relations /
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Human and cat personalities : building the bond from both sides /
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Feline welfare issues /
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Breed and gender behaviour differences : relation to the ancient history and origin of the domestic cat /
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Showing cats /
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Individual and environmental effects on health and welfare /
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Feline behavioural problems and solution /
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Cat population management /
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Postscript : questions and some answers /
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-02502-8
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139177177
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