List of contributors; Part I. Introduction: 1. Why the cat? Dennis C. Turner and Patrick Bateson; Part II. From Kitten to Adulthood: 2. Behavioural development in the cat Patrick Bateson; 3. Normal and problematic reproductive behaviour in the domestic cat Benjamin L. Hart and Lynette A. Hart; 4. Communication in the domestic cat: within and between species Sarah L. Brown and John W. S. Bradshaw; Part III. Social Life and Ecology: 5. Social organization and behavioural ecology of free-ranging domestic cats Dennis C. Turner; 6. Social behaviour of domestic cats in the human home Penny L. Bernstein and Erika Friedmann; Part IV. Cats and People: 7. Domestication and history of the cat James A. Serpell; 8. Cultural differences in human-cat relations Dennis C. Turner, Eva Waiblinger and Barbara Fehlbaum; 9. Human and cat personalities: building the bond from both sides Kurt Kotrschal, Jon Day, Sandra McCune and Manuela Wedl; Part V. Cat Breeding and Cat Welfare: 10. Feline welfare issues Irene Rochlitz; 11. Breed and gender behaviour differences: relation to the ancient history and origin of the domestic cat Benjamin L. Hart, Lynette A. Hart and Leslie A. Lyons; 12. Showing cats Anne Gregory, Steve Crow and Hilary Dean; 13. Individual and environmental effects on health and welfare J. L. Stella and C. A. T. Buffington; 14. Feline behavioural problems and solutions Benjamin L. Hart and Lynette A. Hart; Part VI. The Future: 15. Cat population management Elly Hiby, Harry Eckman and Ian MacFarlaine; 16. Postscript: questions and some answers Patrick Bateson and Dennis C. Turner; References; Index.
Experts from a range of fields provide the latest authoritative accounts of domestic cat behaviour and their interaction with humans.
Dennis C. Turner is Director of the Institute for Applied Ethology and Animal Psychology, Switzerland, a private faculty member of the University of Zurich (Vetsuisse Faculty) and Invited Professor at the Educational Research Center for Anthrozoology (ERCAZ), Azabu University, Japan. He has published extensively on domestic cats and is well known for his activities in international organizations concerning human-animal relationships, animal-assisted therapy and animal welfare. Patrick Bateson FRS is Emeritus Professor of Ethology at the University of Cambridge. He is President of the Zoological Society of London and former Vice-President of the Royal Society. He is also co-author of Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation (Cambridge University Press, 2013), Plasticity, Robustness, Development and Evolution (Cambridge University Press, 2011) and Measuring Behaviour (Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, 2007).
'The long-awaited third edition of this authoritative book on cat
behaviour provides the reader with an up-to-date scientific
knowledge on behaviour and welfare of domestic cats. The coverage
is considerably broader than in previous editions, including more
chapters relevant to cat welfare, cat breeding, behavioural
problems, and how to handle overpopulation of stray cats. Some
intriguing new research results, [such as] on human and cat
personalities, are presented in detail; part of this is previously
unpublished. The editors have successfully [cast] an impressive
list of experts on the various topics. This book is very valuable
and highly recommended to students and professionals of ethology,
veterinary medicine, biology and others interested in this exciting
animal species, which is now the most widely kept companion animal
in most countries.' Bjarne O. Braastad, Norwegian University of
Life Sciences
'In The Domestic Cat, Turner and Bateson provide the ultimate
compendium of all things cat. This book will be of benefit to
scientists, practitioners, and perhaps most importantly to cat
owners by unraveling the enigma that is the cat, dispelling myths,
and answering questions which may be vital to optimizing cats' and
their humans' lives together.' Rebecca A. Johnson, International
Association of Human Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO)
'This updated and expanded new edition of The Domestic Cat edited
by Dennis Turner and Pat Bateson gives a comprehensive and
authoritative account of the behaviour of one of our most popular
companion animals. It makes fascinating reading both for the
behavioural biologist and for the cat lover.' Felicity A.
Huntingford, University of Glasgow
'… meticulously researched, thorough and well-written.'
GrrlScientist, The Guardian
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