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Book • Nonfiction
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Science•
Psychology•
Fear•
Mental Health•
Science & Nature2009
Adult
18+ years
In Animals Make Us Human, Temple Grandin explores the emotional needs of different animals, emphasizing person-first approaches to improve their well-being and interactions with humans. The book provides insights into creating environments that cater to animals' natural behaviors and supports their mental health through practical guidelines and observations.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Emotional
Heartwarming
Temple Grandin's Animals Make Us Human is praised for its insightful exploration of animal behavior and welfare, offering a blend of science and empathy. Grandin's expertise brings depth, although some readers find certain sections overly technical. It's a valuable resource for animal enthusiasts and professionals seeking an understanding of animal emotions.
Readers who enjoy Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin are typically animal lovers, psychology enthusiasts, or those interested in animal welfare. Comparable to readers of John Grogan's Marley & Me or Cesar Millan's Cesar's Way, they seek emotional and scientific insights into animal behavior.
Jane Goodall
A pioneering ethologist recognized for her extensive research on chimpanzee behavior, highlighting the importance of accessibility and nontraditional paths in scientific research.
Dr. Evelyn Hanggi
A researcher focused on horse behavior who confirms that horses recognize objects differently when viewed from new perspectives, illustrating the importance of understanding core emotional systems.
L. David Mech
A researcher whose long-term studies on wild wolves changed prior misconceptions about wolf pack behaviors and their hierarchical structures.
Cesar Milan
A celebrity dog trainer known for his human-as-pack-leader philosophy and for managing a large group of rescue dogs, which reflects hierarchy dynamics similar to those found in captive wolves.
Dr. Peter Milner
A psychologist studying attention and learning, who argues that the brain is oriented toward novelty, which impacts Grandin's views on animal behavior and novelty-induced anxiety.
352
Book • Nonfiction
•
Science•
Psychology•
Fear•
Mental Health•
Science & Nature2009
Adult
18+ years
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