Cattle: An Informal Social History Contributor(s): Carlson, Laurie Winn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566633885 ISBN-13: 9781566633888 Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher OUR PRICE: $26.13 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2001 Annotation: This intriguing book examines in fascinating detail the relationship between people and domesticated cattle. Carlson considers the impact of science, technology and economics on cattle, and how they have influenced human history. Illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Social History - Nature | Animals - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry |
Dewey: 636.200 |
LCCN: 2001023998 |
Physical Information: 1.23" H x 6.3" W x 9.37" (1.48 lbs) 352 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An informal social history--rich and surprising--of the centuries old relationship between cows and humans. A far from humdrum book--it will open even jaundiced eyes. --Larry McMurtry |