J. Moussaieff Masson
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love. Over 84 million Americans-almost 3/4 of the US population-own a pet, and our society is still learning how to recognize and dignify that relationship with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and center. Lost Companions...
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
This revelatory work brings together author Masson's intellectual, psychological, and emotional expertise over the last twenty years into the pivotal book of the food revolution. Masson shows how food affects our moral selves, our health, and the environment. He raises questions to make us conscious of the decisions behind every bite we take: What effect does eating animals have on our land, waters, even global warming? What are the results of farming...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"There are two supreme predators on the planet with the most complex brains in nature: humans and orcas. In the twentieth century alone, one of these animals killed 200 million members of its own species, the other has killed none. Jeffrey Masson's fascinating new book begins here: There is something different about us. In his previous bestsellers, Masson has showed that animals can teach us much about our own emotions--love (dogs), contentment (cats),...
Author
Pub. Date
2004, c2003
Language
English
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-273) and index. Presents evidence that farm animals have feelings and consciousness, each with unique qualities and emotions, drawing on literature, anecdotes, scientific research, and personal experience to dispel the myth that animals are without feeling. Adult