by Rainer Ebert
First published 2018
This collection disputes the widespread belief that animals rank below humans in importance. Ebert brings together scholars from multiple African countries and disciplines to examine how non-human animals function within African societies. The contributors analyze the moral, social, cultural, religious, and legal positions that animals occupy across the continent. They demonstrate how animals shape daily life and welfare for African people while being shaped by those same communities in return. The research reveals the philosophical, religious, and scientific foundations underlying human-animal relationships throughout Africa. The book bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, showing how academic research and real-world practice inform each other. Ebert presents this work as both the beginning of an overdue discussion and a prompt for concrete action. The volume serves researchers, students, development workers, NGO staff, policy makers, and animal rights advocates.
Genres: animals, anthropology, non-fiction, africa, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-research, real-world-applications
Setting: Africa
Paperback · Unisa Press