Considering that much of human society is structured through its
interaction with non-human animals, and since human society relies
heavily on the exploitation of animals to serve human needs,
human--animal studies has become a rapidly expanding field of
research, featuring a number of distinct positions, perspectives,
and theories that require nuanced explanation and
contextualization.
The first book to provide a full overview of human--animal
studies, this volume focuses on the conceptual construction of
animals in American culture and the way in which it reinforces and
perpetuates hierarchical human relationships rooted in racism,
sexism, and class privilege. Margo DeMello considers interactions
between humans and animals within the family, the law, the
religious and political system, and other major social
institutions, and she unpacks the different identities humans
fashion for themselves and for others through animals. Essays also
cover speciesism and evolutionary continuities; the role and
preservation of animals in the wild; the debate over zoos and the
use of animals in sports; domestication; agricultural practices
such as factory farming; vivisection; animal cruelty; animal
activism; the representation of animals in literature and film; and
animal ethics. Sidebars highlight contemporary controversies and
issues, with recommendations for additional reading, educational
films, and related websites. DeMello concludes with an analysis of
major philosophical positions on human social policy and the future
of human--animal relations.
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