This study of dog ecology and behavior and of human ecology and behavior discusses the facets of the phenomenon of the urban free-roaming dog. It provides information for students who wish to embark on studies of wild canines.
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the 2002 Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. THE BALTIMORE STUDY
2. THE ECOLOGY OF FREE-RANGING DOGS
3. PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS
4. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR URBAN DOG CONTROL
Appendix
Literature Cited
Index
Dr. Alan Beck is the Dorothy N. McAllister Professor of Animal Ecology at Purdue University. Before coming to Purdue, Beck directed the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania and was director of animal programs for the New York City Department of Health.
"This readable contribution should be in the hands of any city or state agency dealing with dog problems or with public health problems. The book should also be of considerable interest to all ecologists, behavorists, and biologists." —Choice