Cat People: Human-Cat Interrelatedness in the Cat Fancy

This book explores the social world of the cat fancy, examining the process and performance of exhibiting cats, breeding practices, and relationships between human guardians, pedigree cats, and non-pedigree cats. It investigates biopower, eugenics, pet keeping, and more-than-human care, and its implications for cats.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate social realm of the cat fancy, a captivating leisure activity that revolves around breeding and showcasing pedigree cats. Through extensive multispecies ethnographic fieldwork and in-depth interviews conducted in the United Kingdom, the author embarks on a profound exploration of the world of exhibiting cats at shows, the intricate breeding practices that shape pedigree breeds, and the complex relationships that emerge between human guardians, the pedigree cat population, and non-pedigree cats. Through meticulous observation and engaging interactions with cat fanciers and their feline companions, the author uncovers the dynamic social dynamics and profound connections that flourish within this fancy.

Drawing upon insights from biopower and eugenics, pet keeping practices, and the complexities of more-than-human care, the book offers a thought-provoking examination of the intricate web of human–cat interrelatedness. It sheds light on the ways in which pedigree breeding, pet ownership, and the complexities of caregiving intersect, shaping the lives and experiences of both humans and cats. Cat People: Human–Cat Interrelatedness in the Cat Fancy appeals to scholars and enthusiasts across a wide range of social sciences and humanities, including human–animal interactions, multispecies leisure, anthrozoology, and more-than-human care.

This captivating book delves into the intricate social realm of the cat fancy, a captivating leisure activity that revolves around breeding and showcasing pedigree cats. Through extensive multispecies ethnographic fieldwork and in-depth interviews conducted in the United Kingdom, the author embarks on a profound exploration of the world of exhibiting cats at shows, the intricate breeding practices that shape pedigree breeds, and the complex relationships that emerge between human guardians, the pedigree cat population, and non-pedigree cats. Through meticulous observation and engaging interactions with cat fanciers and their feline companions, the author uncovers the dynamic social dynamics and profound connections that flourish within this fancy.

Drawing upon insights from biopower and eugenics, pet keeping practices, and the complexities of more-than-human care, the book offers a thought-provoking examination of the intricate web of human–cat interrelatedness. It sheds light on the ways in which pedigree breeding, pet ownership, and the complexities of caregiving intersect, shaping the lives and experiences of both humans and cats. Cat People: Human–Cat Interrelatedness in the Cat Fancy appeals to scholars and enthusiasts across a wide range of social sciences and humanities, including human–animal interactions, multispecies leisure, anthrozoology, and more-than-human care.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032045177