From the Book - First edition.
Introduction. Let's talk fauxnads: a crash course in anthropomorphism
Chapter 1. Fur babies: why we treat pets like people
Chapter 2. Dolphin doulas: how anthropomorphism makes scientists crazy
Chapter 3. Wally the alligator: why we misunderstand ugly animals
Chapter 4. Stove spiders: how and why we don't all anthropomorphize the same
Chapter 5. Companion cube: why we get the feels for inanimate objects
Chapter 6. Creepy counterfeits: when humanish things get a bit too human
Chapter 7. AI overlords: how we anthropomorphize the incorporeal
Chapter 8. Cute capitalism: how marketers use anthropomorphism to manipulate people
Chapter 9. Puppy propaganda: how anthropomorphism helps us kill people
Chapter 10. Conclusion: how to harness anthropomorphism to create healthier relationships.