{"title":"Laurel Braitman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Laurel Braitman, an author celebrated for her insightful explorations into the complex relationships between humans and animals. With a focus on science and nature, Braitman's work delves into the often overlooked emotional and psychological connections we share with our animal companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eAnimal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us to Understand Ourselves\u003c\/em\u003e, she sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by animals and what these issues reveal about our own experiences. Braitman combines engaging storytelling with scientific research, making her writing both educational and immensely enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBraitman's ability to blend empathy and science offers readers a unique perspective on behavioural science and the emotional world of animals. Her works are a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the interconnectedness of life, encouraging readers to see beyond traditional boundaries in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling narratives and profound insights of Laurel Braitman’s work in our Science \u0026amp; Nature category. Whether you're an animal lover or a curious mind with an interest in the natural world, her books promise an enriching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"animal-madness-how-anxious-dogs-compulsive-parrots-and-elephants-in-recovery-help-us-to-understand-ourselves-by-laurel-braitman-9781925106220","title":"Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help us to Understand Ourselves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, a historian of science draws evidence from across the world to show how humans and other animals are astonishingly similar when it comes to their feelings and the ways in which they lose their minds. Charles Darwin developed his evolutionary theories by looking at physical differences in Galapagos finches and fancy pigeons. Alfred Russell Wallace investigated a range of creatures in the Malay Archipelago. Laurel Braitman got her lessons closer to home — by watching her dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOliver snapped at flies that only he could see, ate Ziploc bags, towels, and cartons of eggs. He suffered debilitating separation anxiety, was prone to aggression, and may even have attempted suicide. Her experience with Oliver forced Laurel to acknowledge a form of continuity between humans and other animals that, first as a biology major and later as a PhD student at MIT, she'd never been taught in school. Non-human animals can lose their minds. And when they do, it often looks a lot like human mental illness. Thankfully, all of us can heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Laurel spent three years travelling the world in search of emotionally disturbed animals and the people who care for them, she discovered numerous stories of recovery: parrots that learn how to stop plucking their feathers, dogs that cease licking their tails raw, polar bears that stop swimming in compulsive circles, and great apes that benefit from the help of human psychiatrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do these animals recover? The same way we do: with love, with medicine, and above all, with the knowledge that someone understands why we suffer and what can make us feel better. After all the digging in the archives of museums and zoos, the years synthesising scientific literature, and the hours observing dog parks, wildlife encounters, and amusement parks, Laurel found that understanding the emotional distress of animals can help us better understand ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342550126828,"sku":"9781925106220","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11387533482873.jpg?v=1743919092"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/laurel-braitman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}