Michael Schaffer is a writer in Philadelphia. One Nation Under Dog, his book about petmania, the pet industry, and what modern petkeeping says about modern America, is available from Henry Holt. For more visit www.michaelschaffer.net.
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Bush Is Fun Again!
When he left office in January, George W. Bush's popularity plunged.... MORE
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Bring On the First Dog Controversies!
Sure, it's all smiles for Bo, the first pooch, now.... MORE
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Man's Only Friend
In an exclusive excerpt from the new book One Nation Under Dog, scientists argue that as people... MORE
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Dogs—So Like Us
The author of the new book One Nation Under Dog set out to discover why we spend thousands on... MORE
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Financial Crisis Dogs Pet Industry
Canine mineral water! Parrot outerwear! Capitalism was running amok at this week’s Global Pet Expo.... MORE
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Alberto Gonzales' Memoir Revealed
The disgraced attorney general recently completed his reminisces of the Bush administration.... MORE
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The Last Dick
When Richard B.... MORE
