Alan Rauch is Professor of English at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his many books include Dolphin (2013) in Reaktion’s Animal series.

• Preface 1 Zoology and Physiology: Evolution and Adaptation 2 Species of Dolphins: A Cosmopolitan Animal 3 The Dolphin in History and Mythology 4 Social Behaviour, Intelligence and Echolocation 5 Dolphin Dangers: Tuna, Predation, Pollution and Exploitation 6 Popular Culture and Dolphins [AQ: 'Dolphins in Popular Culture'?] Timeline of the Dolphin References Select Bibliography Associations and Websites Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

The dolphin in history and mythology, in film and strip cartoon and in the world of new age philosophy is sensitvely covered in Dolphin. Less sympathetic is Rauchs coverage of our exploitation of these beautiful creatures . . . Rauch impressively summarizes what we know of the biological basis of dolphin behaviour . . . Sympathetic, but critically engaging, Dolphin is a worthy addition to Reaktion Books Animal series. - TLSRauch engages with one of our best loved marine mammals with a detail and depth not usually found in a popular science book. With a wealth of information presented in six chapters ranging from zoology and physiology to dolphins and popular culture the book has something for everyone. Rauch manages to gather together in one volume and in an informative way not only scientific information from research, which is referenced for further reading, but also the social and cultural history of the dolphin . . . Dolphin is a small and inexpensive gem of a book that packs a punch above its weight . . . Brimming with information accessible to all, Rauch has used his experience with the subject matter to bring to life one of the most likeable and loved creatures on the planet. - The BiologistBefore I got to the end of the first page I was entranced . . . The author explores the role of dolphins in the media, from movies to comic books. He is not complimentary of the way we have portrayed these mammals. We tend to glorify these animals as smart, semi-humans while ignoring their real and fascinating lives . . . I enjoyed reading all the chapters and felt the author presented information in an unbiased manner that was thought-provoking. Dolphin is a fascinating and well written book. - Canadian Field Naturalist