{"product_id":"whats-a-dog-for-john-homans-9780143124122","title":"What's a Dog For?: The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend","description":"As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever--with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, \u003ci\u003eWhat's a Dog For? \u003c\/i\u003einvestigates how dogs have reached this exalted status, and why they hold such fascination for us humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Homans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0143124129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143124122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/29\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/08\/2013 pg. 82","brand":"John Homans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44245031452927,"sku":"9780143124122","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9a9d6f0-7368-4a5e-bf04-4cc329a09f87.jpg?v=1693925729","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whats-a-dog-for-john-homans-9780143124122","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}