| A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age Contributor(s): Resl, Brigitte (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1847888186 ISBN-13: 9781847888181 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $40.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Europe - Medieval - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 590.9 |
| Series: Cultural History of Animals (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2008 A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age investigates the changing roles of animals in medieval culture, economy and society in the period 1000 to 1400. The period saw significant changes in scientific and philosophical approaches to animals as well as their representation in art. Animals were omnipresent in medieval everyday life. They had enormous importance for medieval agriculture and trade and were also hunted for food and used in popular entertainments. At the same time, animals were kept as pets and used to display their owner's status, whilst medieval religion attributed complex symbolic meanings to animals. A Cultural History of Animals in the Medieval Age presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art. |
Contributor Bio(s): Resl, Brigitte: - Bridgette Resl is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Liverpool. |