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Loving Animals

On Bestiality, Zoophilia and Post-Human Love
By Joanna Bourke and Tom Moore
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Loving Animals by Joanna Bourke and Tom Moore explores the intricate relationship between humans and animals throughout history. The authors delve into how cultural, social, and military contexts have shaped our interactions and perceptions of animals. The book examines humans' emotional and ethical connections with animals, revealing a complex and evolving bond.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the complex and evolving relationships between humans and animals throughout history. It offers a compelling exploration of the historical, cultural, and ethical dimensions that shape these interactions, providing a thought-provoking perspective on how animals have influenced human lives and societies.

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Loving Animals

Renowned historian Joanna Bourke explores the modern history of bestiality

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Loving Animals by Joanna Bourke and Tom Moore delves into the modern history of bestiality, a subject often regarded as one of the last taboos. Despite its controversial nature, the topic is surprisingly prevalent in various forms of media, including books, films, plays, paintings, and photographs. What does it truly mean to love animals?

Renowned historian Joanna Bourke examines the changing meanings of "bestiality" and "zoophilia," exploring both the psychiatric and sexual dimensions of this subject. Through her detailed analysis, Bourke ultimately proposes an ethics of animal loving, challenging readers to think deeply about the nature of such relationships.

"An important and thought-provoking book...Bourke's deft yet bold handling of this topic opens a vast and ethically freighted vista." - Dr Louise Hide, Birkbeck, University of London

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Loving Animals by Joanna Bourke and Tom Moore explores the complex and often controversial relationships between humans and animals, particularly focusing on the topic of sexual relations. Reviewers commend Bourke for her scholarly approach and clear prose, which help unveil the stigmas surrounding this taboo subject. The book is praised for its thoughtful examination of human-animal intimacy, addressing its ethical, political, and cultural dimensions while challenging normative assumptions within queer and animal studies.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789143102

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 22 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Education & Reference History & Military Joanna Bourke Non-Fiction Tom Moore

About the Author

Joanna Bourke (Author)
Joanna Bourke is Professor Emerita of History at Birkbeck, University of London, a Fellow of the British Academy, and OBE. She is also the Professor of Rhetoric at Gresham College. Her many books include Disgrace: Global Reflections on Sexual Violence (Reaktion, 2022).

Tom Moore (Author)
Joanna Bourke is Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, a Fellow of the British Academy, and the Gresham Professor of Rhetoric (until 2023). Her many books include The Story of Pain: From Prayer to Painkillers (2014) and War and Art: A Visual History of Modern Conflict (2017).

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