Beastly London : a history of animals in the city / Hannah Velten.
- Velten, Hannah
- Date:
- 2013
- Books
About this work
Description
Using a wide range of primary sources 'Beastly London' explores the complex and changing relationship between Londoners of all classes and their animal neighbours: from a mainly exploitative relationship, to London becoming the birthplace of animal welfare societies and animal rights' campaigns. The book shows how London's animals have been central to its success, and will appeal to all those interested in animal history and welfare.
Publication/Creation
London : Reaktion Books, 2013.
Physical description
288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
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Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction : revealing the beasts -- Livestock : Londoners' nuisance neighbours -- Working animals : straining every muscle -- Sporting animals : natural instincts exploited -- Animals as entertainers : performance, peculiarity and pressure -- Exotic animals : the allure of the foreign and the wild -- Pampered pets and sad strays -- London wildlife : the persecuted and the celebrated -- Final thoughts : an apology and a pardon.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesM21846
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ISBN
- 9781780231679
- 1780231679