{"product_id":"the-cow-a-natural-and-cultural-history-hardcover","title":"The Cow: A Natural and Cultural History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatrin Rutland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated introduction to the science and history of the cow\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe populate the countryside with cows the world over, and their familiar presence ensures that global demands for milk and beef are met. But with more than a billion cattle on the planet, the importance of cows extends well beyond food production. Cows are venerated by some religions and shunned by others; they provide leather for shoes, clothing, and other uses; and they have long been central to the agricultural way of life, working the fields, pulling carts, and providing fertilizer. \u003ci\u003eThe Cow\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to help us understand these important animals, offering a wealth of information about their anatomy and behaviors, breed varieties, and place in human culture past and present. Exploring the cow's livestock credentials and beyond, this book combines engaging and informative text, beautiful photographs, and explanatory diagrams to examine the cow's fascinating biology, its hard-wired behaviors, and its relationship with humankind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an in-depth look at the evolution of the cow, its role in agriculture, and the development of breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes chapters on Anatomy \u0026amp; Biology, Society \u0026amp; Behavior, and Cattle \u0026amp; People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a photographic directory of forty global cattle breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatrin Rutland \u003c\/b\u003eis associate professor of anatomy and developmental genetics at the University of Nottingham, specializing in cardiovascular disorders and anatomy of humans and animals. She is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Horse\u003c\/i\u003e (both Princeton) and has written on science for the \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e newspapers. Twitter @catrinrutland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.4 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768373707040,"sku":"9780691198705","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a126076dc7fc0a0e417e71d3da0aff8e.webp?v=1780328140","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-cow-a-natural-and-cultural-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}