Pit Bull: The Battle Over An American Icon

Harvard Book Store welcomes journalist Bronwen Dickey for a discussion of her book Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon, the story of how a popular breed of dog became the most demonized and supposedly the most dangerous of dogs—and what role humans have played in the transformation.

“A thoughtful examination of pit bulls and an intense look at ourselves and society. Dickey adeptly scrutinizes the science used to condemn pit bulls to separate fact from fiction and thus weaves a narrative that artfully relays both the hard science and the emotion of the pit bull issue. . . . This exceptional, thoroughly researched, and expertly written work is a must.” —Library Journal