Animals, Anthropomorphism and Mediated Encounters (Paperback)

This book critically investigates the pervasiveness of anthropomorphised animals in popular culture. Anthropomorphism in popular visual media has long been denounced for being unsophisticated or emotionally manipulative. It is often criticised for over-expressing similarities between humans and other animals. This book focuses on everyday encounters with visual representations of anthropomorphised animals and considers how attributing other animals with humanlike qualities speaks to a complex set of power relations. Through a series of case studies, it explores how anthropomorphism is produced and circulated and proposes that it can serve to create both misunderstandings and empathetic connections between humans and other animals. This book will appeal to academics and students interested in visual media, animal studies, sociology and cultural studies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Human-Animal Studies Series
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Claire Parkinson
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	138
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-78529-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-78529-3
Barcode:	9780367785291

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