Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-than-Human World [Hardcover]

A [A]n empathetic, scientifically convincing counternarrative& A heartfelt and unique look at the inner life of animals and how we so often fail to understand them&Sure to be an instant classic. Few writers plumb the lives of our nonhuman brethren with more sensitivity and originality than Brandon Keim&Youll surely feel new empathy for your local raccoons, robins, and rats after reading this profound, big-hearted book. An indispensable companion&Keims book opens our eyes to the wonder in our midst, from the smallest bee to the wittiest coyote. What we learn should change how the law treats animals, how society treats them, and how we treat them as neighbors. A big-hearted and heavily researched exploration of what it means to treat animals with respect.& Written with humble curiosity about where these ideas might lead us. Does your love of animals fill you with wonder about how they experience being alive? And do you wonder A love letter to nature&It shows us how humans are part of the tapestry that is life, and how we can join and support the community of other nonhuman persons&This is the kind of thinking that needs to be nurtured. It gives us inspiration to respect, to care, and to be connected. Keim provides fascinating insight into ways humanity might take animal rights more seriously&The result is a potent complement to Martha C. Nussbaums Keim presents all of this information with insight and compassion&[US