Animals and Modern Cultures - A Sociology of Human-Animal Relations in Modernity (Paperback)

The dramatic transformation of relationships between humans and animals in the 20th century are investigated in this fascinating and accessible book. At the beginning of this century these relationships were dominated by human needs and interests, modernization was a project which was attached to the goal of progress and animals were merely resources to be used on the path towards human fulfilment. As the century comes to an end these relationships are increasingly being subjected to criticism. We are now urged to be more sensitive and compassionate to animal needs and interests.

This book focuses on social change and animals, it is concerned with how humans relate to animals and how this has changed and why. Moreover, it highlights, through chapters on companion animals, hunting and fishing, animal leisures such as birdwatching and wildlife parks, and the meat and livestock industries, how attitudes and practices towards animals vary widely according to social class, ethnicity, gender, region and nation.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	Alex Franklin
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-5623-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Animals & society > General
LSN:	0-7619-5623-9
Barcode:	9780761956235

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