As advances in science - such as genetic engineering, the cloning
of species, and the development of new drugs and cosmetics - focus
on the way we treat animals and on what that says about our own
humanity, the issue of animal rights has never been so topical.
Looking at the political, cultural and social history of animal
rights activism from 1800 to the present, Kean's research includes
simple tales of animal heroism, the spread of vegetarianism,
increasing opposition to vivisection and fox-hunting; and the uses
and abuses of animals in war. She also explores how concern over
animal rights was closely allied with campaigns for social and
political reform, such as anti-vaccinationists, suffragettes and
pacifists. Not only tracing the background to contemporary debates,
this volume also makes fascinating use of cartoons, photographs,
advertisements and other archival material to situate them in a
braoder historical context. (Kirkus UK)
In the late twentieth century animals are news. Parliamentary
debates, protests against fox hunting and television programs like
Animal Hospital all focus on the way in which we treat animals and
on what that says about our own humanity. As vegetarianism becomes
ever more popular, and animal experimentation more controversial,
it is time to trace the background to contemporary debates and to
situate them in a broader historical context.Hilda Kean looks at
the cultural and social role of animals from 1800 to the present
OCo at the way in which visual images and myths captured the
popular imagination and encouraged sympathy for animals and outrage
at their exploitation. From early campaigns against the beating of
cattle and ill-treatment of horses to concern for dogs in war and
cats in laboratories, she explores the relationship between popular
images and public debate and action. She also illustrates how
interest in animal rights and welfare was closely aligned with
campaigns for political and social reform by feminists, radicals
and socialists.A thoughtful, effective and well-written bookOCoThe
ScotsmanIt could hardly be more timely, and its wonderful material
is bound to provoke ... reflectionOCoThe IndependentA work of great
interestOCoSunday TelegraphLively, impressively researched, and
well-written ... a book that is timely and valuableOCoTimes
Literary SupplementA pleasing balance of anecdote and
analysisOCoTimes Higher Educational Supplement"
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