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Libro 5 di 5: A Natural History

Rutland, Catrin

 
9780691198705: The Cow: A Natural and Cultural History
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ISBN 10: 0691198705 ISBN 13: 9780691198705
Casa editrice: Princeton Univ Pr, 2021

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A richly illustrated introduction to the science and history of the cow

We populate the countryside with cows the world over, and their familiar presence ensures that global demands for milk and beef are met. But with more than a billion cattle on the planet, the importance of cows extends well beyond food production. Cows are venerated by some religions and shunned by others; they provide leather for shoes, clothing, and other uses; and they have long been central to the agricultural way of life, working the fields, pulling carts, and providing fertilizer. The Cow is a comprehensive guide to help us understand these important animals, offering a wealth of information about their anatomy and behaviors, breed varieties, and place in human culture past and present. Exploring the cow’s livestock credentials and beyond, this book combines engaging and informative text, beautiful photographs, and explanatory diagrams to examine the cow's fascinating biology, its hard-wired behaviors, and its relationship with humankind.

  • Provides an in-depth look at the evolution of the cow, its role in agriculture, and the development of breeds
  • Includes chapters on Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cattle & People
  • Features a photographic directory of forty global cattle breeds

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Informazioni sull'autore

Catrin Rutland is associate professor of anatomy and developmental genetics at the University of Nottingham, specializing in cardiovascular disorders and anatomy of humans and animals. She is the coauthor of The Chicken and The Horse (both Princeton) and has written on science for the Telegraph, Daily Mail, Independent, and Guardian newspapers. Twitter @catrinrutland

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Editore
Princeton Univ Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2021
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0691198705
ISBN 13 
9780691198705
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
224
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile

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9781782409540: The Cow

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  1782409548 ISBN 13:  9781782409540
Casa editrice: Ivy Press, 2021
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