Animals and Human Society in Asia : Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives, Paperback / softback Book

Animals and Human Society in Asia : Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives Paperback / softback

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

Part of the The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series series

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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.

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