Arnold Arluke
Autor de Regarding Animals
Sobre El Autor
Arnold Arluke is Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Northeastern University and Senior Scholar at Tufts University Center for Animals and Public Policy.
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The Photographed Cat: Picturing Close Human-Feline… por Arnold Arluke
This book is a definite read for cat lovers. The illustrations were wonderful in depicting the importance of cats historically. Aside from the captivating photographs, the description about the evolution of cats in our society further explain why these furry little animals are admired by so many.
I think I went in expecting more pictures than walls of text which immediately threw me off. The subject matter is nothing more than "mildly interesting" to me, so I just couldn't get involved in this title. Might be a nice coffee table book, or something a student of photography or sociology would be interested in. Just not for me.
Copy courtesy of Syracuse University Press, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Copy courtesy of Syracuse University Press, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wonderful collection that would be a perfect complement to anyone's coffee table. Great for all ages and sharing together as well as looking over with a cup of your favorite beverage. This is one I would love to have.
Describe Beauty and the Beast in one word you ask? Thorough. Well, maybe you didn't ask, but too bad, I told you anyway. I was very surprised by this book, I was expecting some cool pictures with a tad bit of social commentary and bam! Done. Well, no, it was much more...well...thorough, than that. The authors chose a specific period of time (1905-1935) in which to study photographs of human/animal relations in specific categories such as pets, mascots, workers, food, vermin, and symbols. The writing, though very involved, was very interesting. It is not what one would consider light reading, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. While I did enjoy the written analysis of the photos, the photos themselves were my favorite part. They displayed a wonderful cross section of animal interaction, some beautiful, some funny, some sad...
To read the full review over at The Book Buff, click here: http://thebookbuff.blogspot.com/2011/03/beauty-and-beast.html… (más)
To read the full review over at The Book Buff, click here: http://thebookbuff.blogspot.com/2011/03/beauty-and-beast.html… (más)
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