| Animals and Human Society in Asia: Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Kowner, Rotem (Editor), Bar-Oz, Guy (Editor), Biran, Michal (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030243621 ISBN-13: 9783030243623 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Social - Philosophy | Reference |
| Dewey: 113 |
| Series: Palgrave MacMillan Animal Ethics |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.58 lbs) 433 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of human-animal interactions in Asia throughout history. With twelve thematically-arranged chapters, this book examines the diverse roles that beasts, livestock, and fish -- real and metaphorical- have played in Asian history, society, and culture. Ranging from prehistory to the present day, the authors address a wealth of topics including the domestication of animals, dietary practices and sacrifice, hunting, the use of animals in war, and the representation of animals in literature and art. Providing a unique perspective on human interaction with the environment, the volume is cross-disciplinary in its reach, offering enriching insights to the fields of animal ethics, Asian studies, world history and more. |
