The Animals Reader The Essential Classic and Contemporary Writings

Praise for the First Edition:

'The Animals Reader is an immensely stimulating collection of essays, which belongs on the bookshelf of every thinking person.' - The Financial Times

'This is an incredibly well chosen collection of writings and valuable reference book.' - Yvette Watt, Animals Today

'With its succinct introductions, which contextualize chapters historically and within the broader field of human-animal studies, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to key debates in a format that is accessible to undergraduate students.' - Cultural Geographies

'What is an 'animal'? A 'human being'? The Animals Reader will help us rethink these urgent questions in the light of scientific, technological, and historical discoveries. Ranging from Aristotle to postmodern philosophers and from orangutans to cyborgs, it presents a wonderful diversity of perspectives on animals and, in consequence, ourselves.' - Boria Sax, author of Crow, Animals in the Third Reich and The Mythical Zoo

'A great resource for students coming to grips with a complex, multidisciplinary field.' - Mike Michael, University of Exeter, UK

'Absolutely perfect for the course and an excellent production throughout.' - Stuart R. Harrop, Kingston University London, UK