Animals and Society (Rle Social Theory)

The Humanity of Animal Rights

Autor*innen

• Keith Tester

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• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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The narrative explores the evolution of animal rights through historical events, from the execution of pigs in medieval times to contemporary advocacy strategies. It offers radical interpretations of nineteenth-century animal welfare legislation and examines concepts like the Noble Savage. Grounded in social science, the author incorporates theories from prominent thinkers such as Foucault and Levi-Strauss. This engaging work prompts critical reflection on the philosophical, historical, and political dimensions of human-animal relationships.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover