Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive book is an exploration of the history of veterinary medicine from the ancient world to the present as well as an examination of the development of man's relationship with animals through early domestication, usage as food, fibre and traction to modern therapy animals and companions. The development of the discipline of veterinary medicine is explored through the transition from art to science and man's deeper understanding of animals through experiment and investigation, providing interest for those interested in the history of science and medicine and human-animal interaction. The book is organised so that it can be read in a linear way or that researchers interested in a particular aspect can access specific content.
