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- ISBN: 0805090770
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113399840
- Release Date: September 1, 2009
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Product DescriptionMore Books by Jon Franklin (Author)Run a Quick Search on "The Wolf in the Parlor" by Jon Franklin to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Wolf in the Parlor"Browse more products related to "Jon Franklin"Review"As concepts of the canine go, Franklin's is notably audacious. And among a plethora of books on breeding, disciplining, loving and lamenting the loss of man's best friend, this thoughtful discourse is a best of breed." (starred review) "The result of [Franklin's] obsession with discovering the root of the human-dog relationship is this impossible-to-put-down book, a peregrination through the personal, the historical, the ethological, the anthropological, and the ecological as Franklin discovers how dogs and humans changed each other in the thousands of years they've been together. A true gem." (starred review) Publisher's noteA two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist traces his search into the origins and cultural role of domesticated dogs, an investigation marked by his visit to a 12,000-year-old archaeological site and his relationship with a clever poodle. By the author of a NYT Book of the Year, Molecules of the Mind. 40,000 first printing. A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist traces his search into the origins and cultural role of domesticated dogs, an investigation marked by his visit to a 12,000-year-old archaeological site and his relationship with a clever poodle. By the author of a NYT Book of the Year, Molecules of the Mind. 40,000 first printing. AnnotationAfter coming across a photo of an ancient burial site in Jordan which showed a man and a dog buried together in a single grave, Jon Franklin began a decade-long investigation into the nature of the relationship between people and dogs. The result is this fascinating study, which combines elements of archaeology, biology, psychology, neurology, and sociology to explore how dogs came to be humanity's best friend and how both parties benefit from this symbiotic bond. Franklin organizes his wealth of data and research into a compelling new theory, wherein he proposes that wolves were domesticated by people some 12,000 years ago and the resulting connection fundamentally and physically altered the neural network of each species. Franklin illustrates his ideas with dozens of delightful anecdotes about his developing bond with his own dog, a poodle named Charlie, as he reveals the extraordinary history and science behind the most common human-animal relationship on the planet. A man and puppy exhumed from a 12,000-year-old grave sends a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer on a journey to the dogs Of all the things hidden in plain sight, dogs are one of the most enigmatic. They are everywhere but how much do we really know about where they came from and what the implications are of their place in our world? Jon Franklin set out to find out and ended up spending a decade studying the origins and significance of the dog and its peculiar attachment to humans. As the intellectual pursuit of his subject began to take over Franklin's life, he married a dog lover and was quickly introduced to the ancient and powerful law of nature, to wit: Love me, love my dog. Soon Franklin was sharing hearth and home with a soulful and clever poodle named Charlie. And so began one man's journey to the dogs, an odyssey that would take him from a 12,000-year-old grave to a conclusion so remarkable as to change our perception of ourselves. Building on evolutionary science, archaeology, behavioral science, and the firsthand experience of watching his own dog evolve from puppy to family member, Franklin posits that man and dog are more than just inseparable; they are part and parcel of the same creature. Along the way, "The Wolf in the Parlor" imparts a substantial yet painless education on subjects as far ranging as psychological evolution and neurochemistry. In this groundbreaking book, master storyteller Franklin shatters the lens through which we see the world and shows us an unexpected, enthralling picture of the human/canine relationship. Customer Reviews for "The Wolf in the Parlor (Book)" by Jon Franklin (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Others Bestsellers
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