| Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals Contributor(s): Luke, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0252074246 ISBN-13: 9780252074240 Publisher: University of Illinois Press OUR PRICE: $27.72 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: The first integrated theory of manhood's relationship to hunting, animal experimentation, and animal sacrifice In "Brutal", Brian Luke explores the gender divide over our treatment of animals, exposing the central role of masculinity in systems of animal exploitation. Employing philosophical analysis, reference to empirical research, and relevant personal experience, Luke develops a new theory of how exploitative institutions do not work to promote human flourishing but instead merely act as support for a particular construction of manhood. The resulting work is of significant interest both to animal advocates and opponents of sexism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Men's Studies - Nature | Animal Rights - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 179.3 |
| LCCN: 2007005141 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.31" W x 8.97" (1.03 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Masculine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first integrated theory of manhood's relationship to hunting, animal experimentation, and animal sacrifice In Brutal, Brian Luke explores the gender divide over our treatment of animals, exposing the central role of masculinity in systems of animal exploitation. Employing philosophical analysis, reference to empirical research, and relevant personal experience, Luke develops a new theory of how exploitative institutions do not work to promote human flourishing but instead merely act as support for a particular construction of manhood. The resulting work is of significant interest both to animal advocates and opponents of sexism. |