Raised by animals : the surprising new science of animal family dynamics
Verdolin, Jennifer L.2017
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When it comes to family matters, do humans know best? Leading animal behaviourist Dr. Jennifer Verdolin argues otherwise in this eye-opening book. Welcome to the wild world of raising a family in the animal kingdom. Every species can surprise us: Chimps have a knack for minimising temper tantrums, and owl chicks have a remarkable gift for sharing. A prairie vole knows exactly when his stressed-out partner needs a massage. And anyone who considers reptiles 'cold-blooded' should consider the caecilian, a snakelike animal from Kenya: After laying eggs, the mother grows a fatty layer of skin, which her babies eat after hatching (not one of the book's many lessons from the wild to be tried at home!). Along the way Verdolin challenges our often counterproductive beliefs about what families ought to be like and how we should feel. By finding common ground with our furry, feathered, and even slimy cousins, we can gain new insight on what 'natural' parenting really means-and perhaps do a better job of forgiving ourselves for those days when we're 'only human!'
Main title:
Raised by animals : the surprising new science of animal family dynamics / Jennifer L. Verdolin ; foreword by Marc Bekoff.
Imprint:
New York : The Experiment, 2017
Collation:
iii, 291 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
"With try-at-home lessons from the wild" -- cover Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-291)
Contents:
It's all relative -- We're pregnant! Growing bellies, nest building, and arrival -- Your bundle of joy -- Adjusting to parenthood : the physical, mental, and social challenges -- Parenting : breast is best and other controversies -- We are family -- They grow up so fast -- No! The nature of discipline -- Different families -- A return to our roots.
ISBN:
9781615193448
Dewey class:
591.563951.563
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
305256
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 951.563 VER | Available |