Books
by Jeffrey Masson
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When Elephants Weep - The Emotional Lives of Animals |
& McCarthy, Susan
Scientists, it seems, refuse to ascribe emotion to animals. They prefer to define it in terms of response to stimuli, regarding anything else as anthropomorphism. The authors argue that as animals ourselves our experiences cannot be regarded as exceptional and back this view with a host of anecdotes and observations on birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. Although by no means a 'scientific' book it is an absorbing read with lots of "Well I never!" moments.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 20 September 2003) |
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