The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series: Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives

Kowner, Rotem; Bar-Oz, Guy; Biran, Michal; Shahar, Meir; Shelach-Lavi, Gideon

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2020-01-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030243623

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24363-0

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 433