Looking at Animals in Human History

Looking at Animals in Human History
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From the first cave paintings to Britta Jaschinski's provocative animal photography, it seems we have been describing and portraying animals, in some form or another, for as long as we have been human. This book provides a broad historical overview of our representations of animals, from prehistory to postmodernity, and how those representations have altered with changing social conditions.
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Taking in a wide range of visual and textual materials, Linda Kalof unearths many surprising and revealing examples of our depictions of animals. She also examines animals in a broad sweep of literature, narrative and criticism: from Pliny the Elderâ€™s Natural History to Donna Harawayâ€™s writings on animalâ€“humanâ€“machine interaction; and from accounts of the Black Plague and histories of the domestic animal and zoos, to the ways that animal stereotypes have been applied to people to highlight hierarchies of gender, race and class.
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Well-researched and scholarly, yet very accessible, this book is a significant contribution to the humanâ€“animal story. Featuring more than 60 images, Looking at Animals in Human History brings together a wealth of information that will appeal to the wide audience interested in animals, as well as to specialists in many disciplines.
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Linda Kalof is professor of sociology at Michigan State University. Her books include The Earthscan Reader in Environmental Values and The Animals Reader: The Essential Classic and Contemporary Writings.
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Country USA
Brand Reaktion Books
Manufacturer Reaktion Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 57 black & white illustrations, 12 colou
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781861893345
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Reaktion Books
Manufacturer	Reaktion Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	57 black & white illustrations, 12 colou
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781861893345
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Looking at Animals in Human History

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