Animals and Human Society: Changing Perspectives

摘要: Modern society is beginning to re-examine its whole relationship with animals and the natural world. Until recently issues such as animal welfare environmental protection were considered domain of small, idealistic minorities. Now, these attract vast numbers articulate supporters who collectively exercise considerable political muscle. Animals, both wild domestic, form primary focus concern in this often acrimonious debate. Yet why do evoke strong contradictory emotions people - our western attitudes have anything common those other societies cultures? Bringing together a range contributions from distinguished experts field, Animals Society explores importance social, historical cross-cultural perspectives.