The Cat

A Natural and Cultural History

Sarah Brown

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Princeton University Press
24 March 2020

Taxonomy & systematics; Evolution; Zoology: Mammals; Cats as pets

"A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the cat

Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people-one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire ""tame."" The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of"

By: Sarah Brown
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 197mm,
ISBN: 9780691183732
ISBN 10: 0691183732
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 24 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sarah Brown is a cat behavior expert with thirty years' experience working with cats and their owners, with rescue organizations, and in the pet industry. She is the coauthor of the definitive textbook The Behaviour of the Domestic Cat.

Reviews for The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History

You would have to try hard to find a more interesting and definitive book on the world's favorite pet. ---Jim Williams, Star Tribune [A] cheerful blend of history, natural history, and science that will delight anyone with an interest in cats large or small. ---Diane Donovan, Donovan's Bookshelf