Picture a World Without People But Plenty of Dogs
Renowned bioethicist Jessica Pierce and evolutionary biologist Marc Bekoff share their insights on the future of dogs and what it would be like for dogs if there were no people. They teamed up to produce their fourth book together and this one is a must- read. It is called, "A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans." What they have to say about how we can better the lives of present-day dogs and dogs of tomorrow just may surprise you. Tune in now!
BIO:
Jessica Pierce:
Bioethicist Jessica Pierce, Ph.D., is the author of ten books, the most recent of which is Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Possible Life. Her other books include The Last Walk: Reflections on Our Pets at the Ends of Their Lives and Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets. Jessica's favorite topics are human-animal relationships and finding practical ways to make our interactions with other animals more compassionate.
Marc Bekoff:
One of the world's foremost experts on animal emotions, Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and co-founder with Jane Goodall of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. He has won many awards for his scientific research including a Guggenheim Fellowship, and is a prolific writer with more than200 articles as well two encyclopedias to his credit. The author or editor of numerous books, including the Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare, The Ten Trusts (with Jane Goodall), and The Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior. His most recent books include The Smile of a Dolphin, Minding Animals, Animal Passions and Beastly