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The relationship humans have with our canine friends is more established and, arguably, deeper than with any other animal. In Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life, author Jules Howard looks at the fascinating history of scientists’ work with dogs to understand what they - and we - are capable of.
Questions about the minds of dogs drove the likes of Pavlov and Pasteur to unspeakable cruelty, influencing the practice of many other psychologists and animal behaviourists. Yet a new breed of scientists have opened up far greater understanding of dogs through employing love and compassion.
Howard has written numerous books on science and wildlife both for adults and young people and writes regularly for BBC Science Focus and The Guardian.
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