Summary
Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, through the centuries as a utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a companion on a par with the dog.
Long before people valued cats, however, they recognised something special about them. Their graceful, fluid movements, and their self-detachment even as they live in our homes, seems to indicate strang…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781789141269 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1789141265 |
| Author: | Katharine M. Rogers |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Imprint: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 5 August 2019 |
| Weight: | 196g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 129mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
[a] beautifully illustrated history … A perfect read for ailurophiles. - The Guardian
Reaktion’s reliably stylish and intelligent series of illustrated books about animals in culture goes from strength to strength. Cat unites a typically broad and fascinating set of images with Katherine Rogerss elegant survey of the way humans have seen and thought of home-based felines. - The Independent
It requires a wealth of knowledge and some ingenuity to write a book about cats that has a fresh approach and provides unusual information, which has not been repeated from innumerable previous publications. But, as with all the books I have in the this fine new series, this is what Katharine Rogers has achieved in Cat … [this] book has a very balanced approach and is written with great empathy and understanding. - Anthrozoös
Katharine M. Rogers
Katharine M. Rogers (1932-2021) was a freelance writer living in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. She was the author and editor of numerous books and anthologies including Cat (Reaktion, 2006) and Pork: A Global History (Reaktion, 2012).
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