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Creature Comforts New Zealanders and their PetsDiscover the enchanting world of pets in New Zealand with *Creature Comforts*, a compelling exploration authored by Nancy Swarbrick. This beautiful 292 page book is a must read for pet owners and animal lovers alike, diving into the significant events and cultural shifts that have shaped pet ownership in New Zealand. With 68% of Kiwi households owning pets, this book highlights how our furry friends became an integral part of the New Zealand
Discover the enchanting world of pets in New Zealand with *Creature Comforts*, a compelling exploration authored by Nancy Swarbrick. This beautiful 292-page book is a must-read for pet owners and animal lovers alike, diving into the significant events and cultural shifts that have shaped pet ownership in New Zealand. With 68% of Kiwi households owning pets, this book highlights how our furry friends became an integral part of the New Zealand lifestyle. Through captivating narratives and delightful stories of memorable companion animals, *Creature Comforts* uncovers the evolution of our bond with pets over time. It examines the influence of organizations such as the SPCA and calf clubs, as well as the impact of animal rights discussions, offering insight into the social aspects of pet keeping. Well-illustrated with historical images, this book offers both education and entertainment. *Creature Comforts* is published by Otago University Press and is in brand new condition. Revel in the rich tapestry of New Zealand's pet history and understand your beloved animals' place in our world! Delivery is available from our NZ-based store, ensuring there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes, and we are happy to combine shipping for your convenience.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 200 x 270 mm
Pages: 292
Author: Nancy Swarbrick Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-11-2013
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world – in 2011, 68 per cent of all Kiwi households had at least one pet: almost half had a cat and nearly a third had a dog. Yet until now no book has explored how pets came to be such an integral part of the New Zealand way of life.
Creature Comforts does just this. By chronicling the major events and ideas that have shaped pet keeping in New Zealand, this fascinating and entertaining book explains the strong relationship we have with our animal friends, and how this has changed over time. It looks at the social impact of fanciers' organisations, the moral influence of the SPCA and other animal welfare groups, the educational role of calf clubs, and the questions raised by animal rights activists. Along the way, it tells the stories of some memorable companion animals.
The book is beautifully illustrated and includes many previously unpublished historical images.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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★★★★★ 4
I'd recommend it, especially at this give-away-price
As a sociologist, I was always interested as to how the USSR could morph what Marx considered communalism networked by a shallow, weak, centralized and supposedly representative government into what I would considered an extremest left-wing oligarchy (most fashionably consider it right-wing despite how it was sold and supported by the people that allowed it- so much for cultural relativity and in context social analysis!). If Stalin actually wrote these pieces (or more commonly among dictators farmed it out to a frightened academic ghostwriter) then it could help explain why Marx disassociated himself with much of the Marxist movement toward the end of his life. It is a logically written and well informed book - worth the read if you are into the sociology of politics, philosophy of politics or the history of politics. I'd recommend it, especially at this give-away-price!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
★★★★★ 3
Good book, mediocre edition
Format: Paperback
This review pertains to the quality of this edition's editing and construction, rather than the content of the book itself. Rest assured that the text itself remains a valuable piece of introductory theory.
The book is fairly well constructed, with paper and a binding that is sturdy enough for general use. However, my copy had several manufacturing errors including folded over pages being stuck into the binding. In addition, there are several misspelled words throughout the text and some obvious typos (missing letters, incorrect capitalization and punctuation) that did not majorly impact the readability of the text, but were, nevertheless, annoying.
Considering the low price of this edition the manufacturing errors are hardly a big deal, but I would have preferred the text itself to have been treated with more care and respect while being prepared for printing.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2025
★★★★★ 5
thoughts on Xi Jinping
Format: Kindle
This book was highly organized and very easy to comprehend. I have formed a much better understanding of Xi Jinping and where he is taking China. Although I feel he has been thoughtful and successful in some areas such as improving China economically, I don’t feel his autocratic approach will succeed in the long run when more Chinese people will demand to be heard. Just as Mao thought didn’t outlast Mao, Xi thought will not outlast Xi.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The Book I Meant to Write
Format: Kindle
While doing my master’s degree in international relations, I completed a master’s thesis on Xi Jinping Thought (which, like the authors, I shortened to Xi Thought). I considered writing a book on the subject since there wasn’t a lot in English, but I no longer feel the need. This book fills every gap that was present. Well written and informative, it is the quintessential English source in Xi Thought.
The authors put Xi’s political thought in a consultative Leninist paradigm and define that context clearly. Each chapter elucidates a little more and puts Xi thought front and center in China’s current transformation. I consider it a must read.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great read and most importantly very topical
Format: Audiobook
The writers use published work of Xi and Chinese government official statements to describe the true nature of this most important Chinese leader who will have profound impact on the total world.Like it or not it is essential for all of us to really what he is preparing his nation for the vision he has.Americans are naive and totally ignorant.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
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