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In the company of animals

by James Serpell · 1986

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Looks at pet-keeping in various cultures and times, examines the distinction made between pets and domesticated animals, and discusses the ethical issues related to the treatment of animals.

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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisnaturenatureMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 216 pages

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