About the book
The controversial story of one infamous breed of dog--a New York Times Bestseller (\"Animals\" list).
When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed—beloved by Teddy Roosevelt and Helen Keller—come to be known as a brutal fighter? Dickey’s search for answers takes her from nineteenth-century New York dogfighting pits to early twentieth‑century movie sets, from the battlefields of Gettysburg to struggling urban neighborhoods. In this illuminating story of how a popular breed became demonized--and what role humans have played in the transformation--Dickey offers us an insightful view of Americans' relationship with their dogs.
Editions of Pit Bull
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307961761
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345803115
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307961778
Read an Excerpt
The controversial story of one infamous breed of dog--a New York Times Bestseller (\"Animals\" list).
When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed—beloved by Teddy Roosevelt and Helen Keller—come to be known as a brutal fighter? Dickey’s search for answers takes her from nineteenth-century New York dogfighting pits to early twentieth‑century movie sets, from the battlefields of Gettysburg to struggling urban neighborhoods. In this illuminating story of how a popular breed became demonized--and what role humans have played in the transformation--Dickey offers us an insightful view of Americans' relationship with their dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pit Bull about?
The controversial story of one infamous breed of dog--a New York Times Bestseller (\"Animals\" list).
When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed—beloved by Teddy Roosevelt and Helen Keller—come to be known as a brutal fighter? Dickey’s search for answers takes her from nineteenth-century New York dogfighting pits to early twentieth‑century movie sets, from the battlefields of Gettysburg to struggling urban neighborhoods. In this illuminating story of how a popular breed became demonized--and what role humans have played in the transformation--Dickey offers us an insightful view of Americans' relationship with their dogs.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pit Bull?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Domestic animals and pets > Dogs as pets
Where can I read a sample of Pit Bull?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307961761
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pit Bull?
Bronwen Dickey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pit Bull is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307961761) and paperback(ISBN 9780345803115) and ebook(ISBN 9780307961778)
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