Beware of Dog

How Media Portrays the Aggressive Canine

von Melissa Crawley

210 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

For many of us, the only way we meet "dangerous" dogs is through news reports about vicious attacks, and films and TV shows that feature out-of-control versions of man's best friend. But there's more to the Bad Dog's story than sensational headlines and movie beasts. A deeper look at these representations reveals a villain much closer to home. This book takes the reader on a rich journey through depictions of violent dogs in popular media. It explores how press accounts and screen stories transform canines into bloodthirsty hunters, rabies-infested strays, ferocious fighters, rogue law enforcement partners and diabolical pets, all adding up to a frightening picture of our usually beloved companions. But, when media tells the dangerous dog's story, it is often with a deep connection to the person on the other end of the leash.

• Reihe: Dogs in Our World
• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Sachbuch Haustiere Hunde als Haustiere
• ISBN: 9781476685243
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2021
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: McFarland