Animals and Human Society in Asia
Author | : Rotem Kowner |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 459 |
Release | : 2019-11-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030243630 |
ISBN-13 | : 303024363X |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Download or read book Animals and Human Society in Asia written by Rotem Kowner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of human-animal interactions in Asia throughout history. With twelve thematically-arranged chapters, this book examines the diverse roles that beasts, livestock, and fish — real and metaphorical– have played in Asian history, society, and culture. Ranging from prehistory to the present day, the authors address a wealth of topics including the domestication of animals, dietary practices and sacrifice, hunting, the use of animals in war, and the representation of animals in literature and art. Providing a unique perspective on human interaction with the environment, the volume is cross-disciplinary in its reach, offering enriching insights to the fields of animal ethics, Asian studies, world history and more.