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Book SynopsisWith killing representing the ultimate expression of human power over animals, this book reveals the complexity of the phenomenon by exploring the extraordinary diversity in killing practices and the wide variety of meanings attached to them. It examines aspects of the role of animals in human societies, from the 17th century to the present day.
Trade Review"The eight contributors to the collection entitled Killing Animals provide sufficiently diverse perspectives on the subject to make this book a worthwhile addition to the growing literature regarding animal rights and wrongs."--H-Animal
Table of ContentsThe Animal Studies Group consists of the following scholars: Steve Baker (art history, University of Central Lancashire); Jonathan Burt; Diana Donald (art history, Manchester Metropolitan University); Erica Fudge (history, Middelsex University); Garry Marvin (anthropology, University of Surrey Roehampton); Robert McKay (literature, Sheffield University); Clare Palmer (art history, Lancaster University); Chris Wilbert (geography, Anglia Polytechnic University)
