Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 191045561X ISBN 13: 9781910455616

Casa editrice: 5M Pub, 2017

Riassunto

The issue of dog bites and dog aggression directed at humans is frequently in the media. However, scientific research and evidence on the subject is scattered and sparse. Public and political opinions are often misinformed and out of proportion to the extent of the problem. Dog Bites brings together expert knowledge of the current situation, from a wide variety of disciplines, to provide information to the many people and professions affected by this issue. Subjects range from the practical, medical, behavioural, sociological, and theoretical, but the overall approach of the book is objective and integrative. Topics addressed include: the genetic basis of aggression; the public image of aggressive dogs; bite statistics; risk factors; the forensics and surgical aspects of dog bites; international legal perspectives; court evidence; first aid treatment; zoonotic disease potential; behavioural rehabilitation options; the risk to children; and a consideration of why some dogs kill. All contributors are academic or long-standing professional experts in their field, and they represent a wide spread of international expertise. This issue is an important one for pet owners, vets, animal shelters, and anyone who works with dogs, such as the police. This book will be a valuable resource for them, as well as for animal behaviourists, academic researchers, health professionals, dog breeders, and handlers. *** "... the first comprehensive resource on the subject of dog bites... The overall intent of the book is to prevent dog bites. ...does a good job of compiling the information we think we know about dog bites into one place. It also debunks much of what were previously accepted truths about dog bites to humans. In the final chapter, the editors state they hope that 'highlighting the many deficiencies in our understanding will inspire rather than demoralize' and that they 'have offered a point of reference not just to the problems but also the solutions'". --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 252, No. 6, March 15, 2018 [Subject: Veterinary Science, Public Policy, Animal Behavior, Animal Policing]

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Informazioni sull'autore

Daniel was Europe's first professor of veterinary behavioural medicine, he is also a RCVS, European and ASAB recognised specialist. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and over 40 chapters and books. He still consults at the University of Lincoln Animal Behaviour Clinic.

Carri is an expert in dog behaviour, human-animal interaction and human public health. She is a Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool where she completed her PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology and Masters degree in Public Health. She is also a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: 5M Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 191045561X
• ISBN 13: 9781910455616
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 442
• Redattore: Mills Daniel S., Westgarth Carri
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