Each autumn, millions of men and increasing numbers of women don
camouflage or blaze orange outfits and go afield in pursuit of
game. For much of American history, there was no need to explain
why they did this. Hunting was simply another aspect of the annual
cycle of planting, breeding, and harvesting. But modern hunting
began separating from its agrarian roots well over a century ago,
and although it has retained its connection to the metaphor of the
harvest, the self-perceptions and motives of hunters today are no
longer transparent, especially to nonhunters. Indeed, hunting --
and those who hunt -- have become targets of a vocal and growing
array of critics.
In Mortal Stakes, Jan E. Dizard examines the place of hunting in
contemporary America. Drawing on detailed interviews with hunters
as well as opinion surveys and demographic statistics, he analyzes
the meanings these men and women attach to hunting and situates
this traditional activity in its current setting. He looks at who
hunts, how they compare socially and politically with nonhunters,
and how they see themselves and are seen by others.
With fewer and fewer Americans closely linked to the land,
hunting seems less ordinary and less necessary. As the gulf between
hunters and nonhunters widens, hunters have begun to think of
themselves as a minority group which, like other minorities,
suffers from prejudice and stereotyping. As a result, Dizard
argues, hunting is fast becoming one more front in an expanding
"culture war" over what it means to be an American.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
