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Animal Dreams

By David Brooks
Series: Animal Publics
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Animal Dreams by David Brooks delves into the interplay between human behaviour and political dynamics, offering a thoughtful exploration of how societal instincts and personal aspirations shape governance and cultural developments. Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Brooks examines the psychological foundations of political attitudes, proposing that our innate desires and social environments contribute significantly to current political issues. This engaging read combines elements of politics with psychological wisdom to offer a fresh perspective on contemporary affairs.
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Animal Dreams

Animal Dreams collects David Brooks' thought-provoking essays about how humans think, dream and write about other species. Brooks examines how animals have featured in Australian literature and culture, from The Man from Snowy River

Animal Dreams collects David Brooks’ thought-provoking essays about how humans think, dream and write about other species.

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Animal Dreams collects David Brooks' thought-provoking essays about how humans think, dream, and write about other species. Brooks examines how animals have featured in Australian literature and culture, from The Man from Snowy River to Phar Lap, to contemporary debates about horse-racing, live animal exports, veganism, and the culling of native species such as kangaroos and sharks.

In his piercing, elegant, widely celebrated style, he considers how private and public conversations about animals reflect older and deeper attitudes to our own and other species, and what questions we might ask to move these conversations forward.

For readers interested in animal welfare, conservation, and the relationship between humans and other species, Animal Dreams will be an essential, richly rewarding companion.

Series: Animal Publics

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Animal Dreams by David Brooks is widely praised for its exploration of the emotional connections between humans and animals, offering a thoughtful and compassionate perspective. Critics commend Brooks for his erudition and the nuanced examination of how animals are perceived in art and life. The essays prompt readers to consider the ethical dimensions of human-animal relationships, making the book appealing to both activists and those interested in broader philosophical inquiries.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743327470

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 264

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Biography & Memoir David Brooks Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Animal Publics

About the Author

David Brooks is a poet, novelist, short fiction writer and essayist. He has taught literature at various Australian universities and is honorary associate professor of Australian literature at the University of Sydney.

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