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Animals and Human Society in Asia

Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives

Guy Bar-Oz editor Rotem Kowner editor Michal Biran editor Meir Shahar editor Gideon Shelach-Lavi editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:26th Aug '21

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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.



ISBN: 9783030243654

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433 pages

1st ed. 2019