Marc Bekoff Livres

No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, in exchange for the love, comfort, and care they get from us. But it is possible to let dogs be dogs without wreaking havoc on our lives, as biologist Marc Bekoff and bioethicist Jessica Pierce show in this fascinating book. They begin by illuminating the true nature of dogs and helping us "walk in their paws."; They reveal what smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing mean to dogs and then guide readers through everyday ways of enhancing dogs's freedom in safe, mutually happy ways. The rewards, they show, are great for dog and human alike.

This volume provides a guide to the discussion among biologists and philosophersabout the role of concepts such as function and design in an evolutionary understanding oflife.

A seminal exploration of animal emotion, sentience, and cognition, revised and expanded to incorporate a surge of new science When award-winning scientist Marc Bekoff penned the first edition of this book in 2007, he predicted that over time our understanding of animal cognition and emotion would grow “richer, more accurate, and possibly different.” Since then, not only has the field seen an explosion of new and startling research, but the popular interest in the subject has grown as well, spawning countless podcasts, articles, and bestselling books. Bekoff skillfully blends extraordinary stories of animal joy, empathy, grief, embarrassment, anger, and love with the latest scientific research confirming the existence of emotions that common sense and experience have long implied. Filled with light humor and compassion, The Emotional Lives of Animalsis a clarion call for reassessing both how we view and how we treat animals.

Combining her life's work living among the chimpanzees with her spiritual perspective on the relationship between humans and animals, world-famous scientist Jane Goodall collaborates with animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff on the "ten trust" that humans must honor as custodians of the planet.

Focusing on the challenges faced by nonhuman primates, this collection offers insightful perspectives on their struggles and the urgent need for conservation efforts. It encourages readers to engage with the issues surrounding primate welfare and provides actionable steps to contribute to their protection. Through a blend of research and advocacy, the book aims to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of species and the importance of preserving these intelligent beings.

Exploring the emotional lives of nonhuman animals, this book delves into their capacity for feelings such as happiness and suffering. Marc Bekoff, a noted biologist, presents scientific research and philosophical perspectives that advocate for ethical treatment of animals. Designed for a broad audience, he encourages engagement through thought experiments and actionable ideas. Key questions about animal emotions and ethical considerations are examined, fostering a deeper understanding of our connection to other species.

Exploring the interplay between philosophical theories of mind and empirical research on animal cognition, this book delves into how these fields inform and enhance one another. It examines the implications of various philosophical perspectives on understanding animal intelligence and behavior, offering insights into the cognitive processes of non-human species. Through this analysis, the work aims to bridge the gap between abstract philosophical concepts and practical scientific findings, enriching our comprehension of consciousness and cognition in animals.

"In The Emotional Lives of Animals, Marc Bekoff has pulled together the growing body of scientific evidence that supports the existence of a variety of emotions in other animals, richly illustrated by his own careful observations ... Combining careful scientific methodology with intuition and common sense, this book will be a great tool for those who are struggling to improve the lives of animals in environments where, so often, there is an almost total lack of understanding. I only hope it will persuade many people to reconsider the way they treat animals in the future."--Jane Goodall, from the foreword.

Exploring a wide array of animal behaviors, this book emphasizes the importance of ethical treatment for animals. It highlights the complex emotional and social lives of various species, advocating for a deeper understanding and respect for their rights. Through compelling examples, it argues that recognizing these behaviors is crucial for fostering a more humane society.

"Explore the real-world experiences of five categories of animals, beginning with those who suffer the greatest deprivations of freedoms and choice--chickens, pigs, and cows in industrial food systems--as well as animals used in testing and research, including mice, rats, cats, dogs, and chimpanzees. Next, Bekoff and Pierce consider animals for whom losses of freedoms are more ambiguous and controversial, namely, individuals held in zoos and aquaria and those kept as companions. Finally, they reveal the unexpected ways in which the freedoms of animals in the wild are constrained by human activities and argue for a more compassionate approach to conservation. In each case, scientific studies combine with stories of individual animals to bring readers face-to-face with the wonder of our fellow beings, as well as the suffering they endure and the major paradigm shift that is needed to truly ensure their well-being"--Inside jacket