Erica Fudge beschäftigt sich eingehend mit den historischen Beziehungen zwischen Mensch und Tier, insbesondere mit der Frühen Neuzeit. Sie untersucht akribisch den Platz und die Darstellung von Tieren im England des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts und erforscht philosophische Debatten über tierische Vernunft und das Konzept tierischer Innerlichkeit. Fudge untersucht auch die Auswirkungen der Einbeziehung von Tieren in die historische Forschung und die komplexen Dynamiken menschlicher Viehbeziehungen. Ihre Arbeit bringt diese vielschichtigen Dimensionen menschlich-tierischer Interaktionen einem breiteren Publikum nahe.
Traces the dangers and problems of anthropocentrism in texts written from 1558 to 1649. This title examines scientific, legal, political, literary, and religious writings that offer depictions of human perceptions about the natural world. It probes issues of animal ownership and biological and spiritual superiority in early modern England.
What was the life of a cow in early modern England like? What would it be like to milk that same cow, day-in, day-out, for over a decade? How did people feel about and toward the animals that they worked with, tended, and often killed? With these questions, Erica Fudge begins her investigation into a lost aspect of early modern life: the...
Exploring the intricate bond between humans and pets, this book delves into the deeper significance of our relationships with animals beyond mere companionship. It addresses the complexities and challenges of understanding what it truly means to coexist with a pet, inviting readers to reflect on the emotional and psychological dimensions of sharing their lives with these creatures.
Animal is a timely overview of the many ways in which we live with animals. Examining novels such as Charlotte's Web, films such as Old Yeller and Babe, science and advertising, fashion and philosophy, the book evaluates the ways in which we think about animals and challenges a number of the assumptions we hold.