Animals and Society: An Introduction to Human-Animal Studies (Demello Margo)(Paperback)

Animals and Society: An Introduction to Human-Animal Studies (Demello Margo)(Paperback)

Human-animal studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the spaces that animals occupy in human social and cultural worlds. It examines the interactions humans and animals have with each other and the ways animal lives intersect with human societies. Since existing social orders rely on

Animals and Society: An Introduction to Human-Animal Studies (Demello Margo)(Paperback)

Considering that much of human society is structured through its interaction with non-human animals, and since human society relies heavily on the exploitation of animals to serve human needs, human-animal studies has become a rapidly expanding field of research, featuring a number of distinct

Body Studies: An Introduction (Demello Margo)(Paperback)

In recent years, body studies has expanded rapidly, becoming an increasingly popular field of study within anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. This groundbreaking textbook takes the topics and theories from these disciplines, and combines them into one single, easily accessible text for

Thinking Animals: Why Animal Studies Now? (Weil Kari)(Paperback)

Kari Weil provides a critical introduction to the field of animal studies as well as an appreciation of its thrilling acts of destabilization. Examining real and imagined confrontations between human and nonhuman animals, she charts the presumed lines of difference between human beings and other

Animalities: Literary and Cultural Studies Beyond the Human (Lundblad Michael)(Paperback)

New and cutting-edge work in animality studies, human-animal studies, and posthumanism Representations of animality continue to proliferate in various kinds of literary and cultural texts. This pioneering volume explores the critical interface between animal and animality studies, marking out the

An Introduction to Japanese Society (Sugimoto Yoshio)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Japanese Society provides a highly readable introduction to Japanese society by internationally renowned scholar Yoshio Sugimoto. Taking a sociological approach, the text examines the multifaceted nature of contemporary Japanese society with chapters covering class, geographical

Ethics and Animals: An Introduction (Gruen Lori)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Game Studies (Mayra Frans)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Game Studies is a core textbook for game studies as an academic discipline, and is the comprehensive guide to the field. It introduces the student to the history and character of games studies as an analytical study of games in culture, and then moves to provide an overview of

Animal Learning & Cognition: An Introduction (Pearce John M.)(Paperback)

Animal Learning and Cognition: An Introduction provides an up-to-date review of the principal findings from more than a century of research into animal intelligence. This new edition has been expanded to take account of the many exciting developments that have occurred over the last ten years. The

Anthrozoology: Human-Animal Interactions in Domesticated and Wild Animals (Hosey Geoff)(Paperback)

Anthrozoology, the study of human-animal interactions (HAIs), has experienced substantial growth during the past 20 years and it is now timely to synthesise what we know from empirical evidence about our relationships with both domesticated and wild animals. Two principal points of focus have

Mass Communications and Media Studies: An Introduction (Paxson Peyton)(Paperback)

Mass Communications and Media Studies: An Introduction, 2nd edition is a comprehensive yet concise survey of the history of mass communication media, discussing the current state of each medium, and anticipating the future of mass media. Divided into twelve chapters, it can be used in either

Contemporary Health Studies: An Introduction (Warwick-Booth Louise)(Paperback)

Contemporary Health Studies provides an accessible introduction to current issues and key debates in understanding and promoting health. Its up-to-date, global focus places a strong emphasis on the social, political and environmental dimensions of health. Part One sets the scene by looking closely

Sexualities and Society: An Introduction (Todd Megan)(Paperback)

Sexualities and Society adopts a fresh, sociological perspective to explore the development of sexualities across both public and private spheres, giving thoughtful consideration to heterosexualities, cis, bi and trans identities. Divided into three parts, the book starts with an exploration into

Asking Animals: An Introduction to Animal Behaviour Testing (Nielsen Birte Lindstrom)(Paperback)

Contemporary, thought-provoking yet utterly practical, this book provides an introductory text covering the use and misuse of behavior tests applied to animals. By including illustrative examples from a variety of species, the book inspires the animal scientist to think about what a given

Science in Society: An Introduction to Social Studies of Science (Bucchi Massimiano)(Paperback)

The world around us is continually being shaped by science, and by society's relationship to it. In recent years sociologists have been increasingly preoccupied with the latter, and now in this fascinating book, Massimiano Bucchi provides a brief introduction to this topical issue. Bucchi provides

My First Animals: Ladybird Learners(Board book)

With an introduction to first animal words, this book offers exciting illustrations of animals in their different environments. It encourages your children to look and find, and talk with parents about their favourite animals and their behaviour. It provides an opportunity to extend your child's

An Introduction to Global Studies (MacKinnon Aran)(Paperback)

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Global Studies presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world. Introduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theorists Equips readers

The Human Being and the Animal World (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

This is a resource book for teaching about animals in comparison to human beings. It is recommended for Classes 4 and 5 (age 9 to 11) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Charles Kovacs taught in Edinburgh so there is a Scottish flavor to the animals discussed in the first half of the book, including

Epidemiology for Field Veterinarians: An Introduction (Sergeant Evan)(Paperback)

Intended as an introduction for veterinarians and other animal health professionals interested in and wishing to apply epidemiological methods in their day-to-day work, this book provides a practical guide for those new to the field. Its applied focus covers the principles of epidemiology in real

Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction (Nowland Megan H.)(Paperback)

The revised fifth edition of Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction is an accessible guide to basic information for conducting animal research safely and responsibly. It includes a review of the unique anatomic and physiologic characteristics of laboratory animals, husbandry

Animal Drawing and Anatomy (Noble Edwin)(Paperback)

Unlike painters of the human figure, artists reproducing images of animals have to 'snatch' their opportunities, notes the author of this excellent how-to guide. He advises beginning artists to take advantage of moments during which the subject is at rest. Acquiring a certain knowledge of anatomy

Film Studies, Second Edition: An Introduction (Sikov Ed)(Paperback)

Film Studies is a concise and indispensable introduction to the formal study of cinema. Ed Sikov offers a step-by-step curriculum for the appreciation of all types of narrative cinema, detailing the essential elements of film form and systematically training the spectator to be an active reader and

Introduction to Politics and Society (Best Shaun)(Paperback)

Introduction to Politics and Society draws on examples from popular political culture in order to convey how politics operates in the contemporary world. Examples illustrate the meaning of theories and show the relevance of central theoretical debates. Planned and developed with an eye to the needs

Psychology, Human Growth and Development for Social Work: A Comprehensive Guide (O'Brien Emma Zara)(Paperback)

An engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it offers a clear and systematic exploration of psychological concepts and research, and discussion of their