Human-Animal Interactions in Anthropocene Asia

This book explores human-animal interactions in the context of the Anthropocene, focusing on China and its Asian borderlands. It provides a powerful analysis of the ecological challenges created by human activities and aims to transcend the nature versus culture debate by examining the behavior of human institutions, beliefs, and practices. It highlights the controversial debates surrounding the concepts of Anthropocene and human-animal binary and engages a broader interdisciplinary conversation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate realm of human-animal interactions, placing them within the framework of the Anthropocene. With a primary focus on China and its neighboring Asian regions, this interdisciplinary compilation offers a profound and illuminating examination of the ecological challenges that have arisen as a result of human activities. Through detailed case studies, each centered on a distinct human-animal dynamic, the book contextualizes and enhances our understanding of the pressing environmental and ecological issues confronting local communities in Asia.

In particular, this book aims to transcend the dichotomous nature versus culture debate by examining the interconnections between animal-ecological problems and the behavior of human institutions, beliefs, and practices. These aspects are often influenced by prevailing cultural preferences, political ideologies, economic interests, and scientific agendas. By critically interrogating theoretical concepts of the Anthropocene and the human-animal binary, the volume sheds light on the contentious debates surrounding their usage and their practical utility in understanding human-animal interactions historically. This engagement fosters a broader interdisciplinary conversation, highlighting the growing interconnectedness between these two fields.

By offering a platform for discussion and dialogue, this book appeals to a diverse audience, including students and scholars of environmental history, politics, anthropology, political science, China studies, and Asian studies. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex dynamics between humans and other species, as well as the broader societal implications of these interactions.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032079219