Dogs as catalysts for socialization and change in public places

 

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Auteur: Rodríguez Terán, María José
Format: artículo original
Statut:Versión publicada
Date de publication:2014
Description:This article is a compilation of studies of recent years, in relation to dogs as facilitators of socialization among strangers, and the influence that pets have in the modern urban space. With the creation of dog parks In this work, after obtaining a notion of canine demography in Costa Rica, and the creation of the first dog park of the country, is discussed the need for creating such places. Public spaces for socialization and interaction of dogs, can benefit their owners, neighbors and the broader community, significantly increasing the levels of social capital and active life.
Pays:Portal de Revistas UCR
Institution:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Langue:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/13747
Accès en ligne:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/reflexiones/article/view/13747
Mots-clés:dogs
public space
socialization
social capital
gentrification
dog parks
perros
espacio público
socialización
capital social
gentrificación
parques para perros