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Animals and Human Society: Changing Perspectives. Edited by Aubrey Manning, James Serpell

Changing Perspectives

Author: Aubrey Manning  

Bringing together a range of contributions from distinguished experts in the field, Animals and Society explores the importance of animals in society from social, historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Bringing together a range of contributions from distinguished experts in the field, Animals and Society explores the importance of animals in society from social, historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Description

Modern society is beginning to re-examine its whole relationship with animals and the natural world. Until recently issues such as animal welfare and environmental protection were considered the domain of small, idealistic minorities. Now, these issues attract vast numbers of articulate supporters who collectively exercise considerable political muscle. Animals, both wild and domestic, form the primary focus of concern in this often acrimonious debate. Yet why do animals evoke such strong and contradictory emotions in people - and do our western attitudes have anything in common with those of other societies and cultures? Bringing together a range of contributions from distinguished experts in the field, Animals and Society explores the importance of animals in society from social, historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Critic Reviews

“'For those interested in the history of cultural and ethical aspects of animal use, this book provides a wealth of diverse material. The book consists of ten chapters, six on historical aspects of human-animal relations, three on contemporary issues, and a concluding commentary. The book is enriched by excellent design and graphics.'”

-- Applied Animal Behaviour Science 'For those interested in the history of cultural and ethical aspects of animal use, this book provides a wealth of diverse material.' -- David Fraser

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About the Author

Aubrey Manning is Professor of Natural History at the University of Edinburgh, Chairman of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He is the author of An Introduction to Animal Behaviour. James Serpell was recently appointed Associate Professor of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare in the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is editor of Companion Animals in Society and author of In the Company of Animals.

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Product Details

Publisher
Routledge
Published
4th November 2011
Pages
238
ISBN
9780415513401

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