A Cultural History of Animals in Antiquity

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Linda Kalof (Michigan State University, USA) Linda Kalof (Michigan State University, USA)

A Cultural History of Animals in Antiquity

Linda Kalof (Michigan State University, USA), Linda Kalof (Michigan State University, USA)

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Berg
18 April 2011

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Social & cultural history; Animals & society

Series: The Cultural Histories Series

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2008

Animals had a ubiquitous and central presence in the ancient world. A Cultural History of Animals In Antiquity presents an extraordinarily broad assessment of animal cultures from 2500 BCE to 1000 CE, describing how animals were an intrinsic part of the spiritual life of ancient society, how they were hunted, domesticated and used for entertainment, and the roles animals played in ancient science and philosophy. Since much of what we know about animals in antiquity is gleaned from the images left by our ancestors, the book presents a wealth of illustrations. Seminal ancient narratives about animals - including works from Aristotle, Plutarch, Ovid and Pliny the Elder - are also drawn upon to illustrate contemporary ideas about and attitudes towards animals.

A Cultural History of Animals in Antiquity presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

Edited by: Linda Kalof (Michigan State University USA), Linda Kalof (Michigan State University, USA)
Imprint: Berg
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 172mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781847888174
ISBN 10: 1847888178
Series: The Cultural Histories Series
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 18 April 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Linda Kalof is Professor of Sociology at Michigan State University and author of Looking at Animals in Human History and editor of The Animals Reader: The Essential Classic and Contemporary Writings (Berg, 2007)

Reviews for A Cultural History of Animals in Antiquity

The Cultural History of Animals presents an innovative and compelling introduction to current scholarship about the historical relationships between people and other animals. * Harriet Ritvo, Arthur J. Conner Professor of History, M.I.T. * An innovative and ambitious project that synthesizes knowledge of animals as living creatures and their symbolic representations... an invaluable contribution to our understanding... A combination of surprise and entertainment with serious research gives these volumes a place in the best tradition of accessible science. * Bernd Huppauf, New York University for H-Soz-u-Kult * High quality editing, clear writing, and abundant visual illustrations ... These volumes will be basic to future scholarship dealing with animals and society. Essential. * Choice *