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Explore the critical issues surrounding animal welfare in China with 'Animal Welfare in China' by Peter Li. This insightful book delves into the challenges faced by animals in China amidst rapid economic growth and shifting cultural values. With a focus on animal agriculture, bear farming, and the controversial trade of exotic wildlife and dog meat, Li examines how these practices have evolved and how they are perceived today. The book also sheds light on the rising animal rights movement in China, featuring the voices of dedicated activists striving for change. Through a thorough historical analysis, Li contests the notion that certain practices are deeply rooted in tradition, pointing to their recent origins and the impact of modern economic pressures. A must-read for anyone interested in animal rights, cultural history, and the evolving landscape of animal welfare in China, this work not only highlights challenges but also offers pathways for reform in this complex society. Join the conversation on how we can promote better treatment of animals in a rapidly changing world. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781743324707. Format: A5 size Tankobon. Year: 2021. Publisher: Sydney University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743324707
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
The plight of animals in China has attracted intense interest in recent times. Speculation about the origins of COVID-19 has sparked curiosity about how animals are treated, traded and consumed in China today.
In Animal Welfare in China, Peter Li explores the key animal welfare challenges facing China now, including animal agriculture, bear farming, and the trade and consumption of exotic wildlife, dog meat, and other controversial products. He considers how Chinese policymakers have approached these issues and speaks with activists from China's growing animal rights movement
Li also offers an overview of the history of animal welfare in China, from ancient times through the enormous changes of the 20th and 21st centuries. Some practices that are today described as 'traditional', he argues, are in fact quite recent developments, reflecting the contemporary pursuit of economic growth rather than long-standing cultural traditions.
Based on years of fieldwork and analysis, Animal Welfare in China makes a compelling case for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to these complex issues.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743324707
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
The plight of animals in China has attracted intense interest in recent times. Speculation about the origins of COVID-19 has sparked curiosity about how animals are treated, traded and consumed in China today.
In Animal Welfare in China, Peter Li explores the key animal welfare challenges facing China now, including animal agriculture, bear farming, and the trade and consumption of exotic wildlife, dog meat, and other controversial products. He considers how Chinese policymakers have approached these issues and speaks with activists from China's growing animal rights movement
Li also offers an overview of the history of animal welfare in China, from ancient times through the enormous changes of the 20th and 21st centuries. Some practices that are today described as 'traditional', he argues, are in fact quite recent developments, reflecting the contemporary pursuit of economic growth rather than long-standing cultural traditions.
Based on years of fieldwork and analysis, Animal Welfare in China makes a compelling case for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to these complex issues.