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The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths And Politics Of Canine Aggression
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First It Was The Bloodhound, Sensationalized In The Dramatizations Of Uncle Tom'S Cabin. Then It Was The Doberman, Symbol Of The Nazi Menace. Today, It Is The Pit Bull That Is Vilified For The Depravity Of His Masters. Today, Police Chase Down Fleeing Pit Bulls In The Street, Firing Dozens Of Wild Shots In Response To Mediafed Rumors Of Supernatural Pit Bull Abilities. Politicians Coach And Nurture This Fear With Their Own Brand Of Rhetoric Used To Assist In The Passing Of Quick And Ineffective Legislation Created To Pacify Communities Ignorant Of The Real Cause For Dog Attacks. Hundreds Of Animal Shelters Throughout The Country Kill All Unclaimed Pit Bulllooking Dogs, As They Are Deemed Unadoptable Solely On Their Physical Appearance. This Has Occurred Because The Human/Dog Bond, The Most Complex And Profound Interspecies Relationship In The History Of Mankind, Has Been Reduced To A Simple Axiom: Breed Of Dog = Degree Of Dangerousness. We Have Come To Accept That Hanging Entire Breeds Of Dogs In Effigy For The Sins Of Their Owners Is An Acceptable Solution To Canine Aggression Because We Have Been Placated By A Pit Bull Placebo. Like The Pharmacologically Inactive Sugar Pill Dispensed To Pacify A Patient Who Supposes It To Be Medicine, Eradication Of The Pit Bull Is The Placebo Administered To Ease The Public'S Anxiety About Dog Attacks. The Book, The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths And Politics Of Canine Aggression, Explores How Our Views And Beliefs About Canine Aggression Have Changed Over The Last 150 Years And How Our Perceptions About The Nature And Behavior Of Dogs Has Been Influenced By Persons And Organizations Who Often Times Disseminate Information About Dog Attacks Which Is Tailored To Further An Agenda Unrelated To The Improvement Of The Human/Dog Bond. We Are In The Midst Of A Social Hysteria About Pit Bulls Because We Have Abandoned Centuriesold Commonsense And Have Been Duped By Inaccurate Reporting From The Pit Bull Paparazzi And By Politicians Who Traffic In Rumors, Myths And Pseudoscience In Their Efforts To Pass Legislation That Demonizes Dogs While Exonerating Criminal And Abusive Owners. If We Truly Believe That The Extremely Rare Cases Of Fatal Dog Attacks Merit Extreme Measures In The Management Of Dogs, If Our Concern And Shock Is Genuine, Then We Must Be Equally Genuine And Sincere In Seeking Out And Addressing The Real Causes For These Incidents. Only By Stepping Back From The Swirl Of Presentday Hysteria Surrounding Isolated Cases Of Severe Canine Aggression And Examining The Problem From A Broader And More Objective Perspective Can We Hope To Understand And Address The Human And Canine Behaviors Which Contribute To These Incidents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Pit Bull Placebo' about? A: 'The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression' explores the societal fears surrounding Pit bulls, examining how media and political narratives shape public perception and legislation regarding canine aggression.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Pit Bull Placebo' is Karen Delise, who provides insights into the myths and realities surrounding Pit bulls and canine aggression.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as media influence, the politicization of dog breeds, the myths about Pit bulls, and the impact of legislation on the human/dog bond.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Pit Bull Placebo' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 210 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'The Pit Bull Placebo' published? A: 'The Pit Bull Placebo' was published on June 11, 2007, offering over a decade of discussions on canine aggression and public perception.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of 'The Pit Bull Placebo' is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for dog owners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for dog owners, animal advocates, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of canine behavior and societal perceptions of dog breeds.
- Q: What can I learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the historical context of canine aggression, the role of media in shaping fear, and how to critically assess the narratives surrounding specific dog breeds.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the book? A: Notable features include an in-depth analysis of the myths surrounding Pit bulls and discussions on the implications of breed-specific legislation.