Fighting nature Travelling menageries, animal acts and war shows

Fighting Nature is an insightful analysis of the historical legacy of 19th century colonialism, war, animal acquisition and transportation. This legacy of entrenched beliefs about the human right to exploit other animal species is yet to be defeated. Throughout the 19th century animals were integrat...

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1. Verfasser:	Tait, Peta
Format:	E-Book
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	Sydney Sydney University Press 31.12.2015
Ausgabe:	1
Schriftenreihe:	Animal Publics
Schlagworte:	19th century Animal Rights animal spectacles animal welfare Animal welfare-Social aspects-19th century animals and civilisation Animals and civilization-19th century Animals and society animals in the performing arts Animals in the performing arts-Social aspects circus Elephant exotic animals Exotic animals-Social aspects History Human-animal relationships-19th century human–animal relationships London modern history Nature Philosophy Social and ethical issues Society and culture: general Society and Social Sciences
ISBN:	9781743324301, 1743324308, 1743325002, 9781743325001
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Zusammenfassung:	Fighting Nature is an insightful analysis of the historical legacy of 19th century colonialism, war, animal acquisition and transportation. This legacy of entrenched beliefs about the human right to exploit other animal species is yet to be defeated. Throughout the 19th century animals were integrated into staged scenarios of confrontation, ranging from lion acts in small cages to large-scale re-enactments of war. Initially presenting a handful of exotic animals, travelling menageries grew to contain multiple species in their thousands. These 19th-century menageries entrenched beliefs about the human right to exploit nature through war-like practices against other animal species. Animal shows became a stimulus for antisocial behaviour as locals taunted animals, caused fights, and even turned into violent mobs. Human societal problems were difficult to separate from issues of cruelty to animals.
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ISBN:	9781743324301 1743324308 1743325002 9781743325001
DOI:	10.30722/sup.9781743324301