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2015., Adult, Beacon Press Call No: 636.7 B819m Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "So-called 'purebreds' are the mainstay of the dog industry, and social critic Michael Brandow argues that these aren't markers of time-honored traditions but rather commercial inventions of the nineteenth century that were marketed as status symbols to a growing middle class. Combining social history and consumer studies with sharp commentary, this book reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name pets pay the price with devastatingly poor health. "--From publisher.
