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Pests : how humans create animal villains
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Pests : how humans create animal villains

by Bethany Brookshire

This study explores why humans categorise certain animals as pests, examining how these labels reflect our values and relationship with the natural world. It analyses the history and science behind our perceptions of species ranging from rats to elephants.

Accession 28405 ISBN 9780063097254 Publisher Ecco
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