Animals and Human Society in Asia: Historical, Cultural and Ethical Perspectives

by Rotem Kowner

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030243656
• ISBN13: 9783030243654
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 433 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"