Social Science : Ethnic Studies

This timely and provocative book examines the theories behind the most commonly held contemporary assumptions about animal rights. Focusing on the writings of prominent pro-liberation activists such as Peter Singer, Tom Regan and Mary Midgley, Michael P. T. Leahy argues that the animal rights movement is based upon a series of fundamental misconceptions about the basic nature of animals--beliefs which define them rationally, emotionally, and morally in too human terms. Leahy gives particular emphasis to the writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein and his highly influential philosophy of language, and concludes that much of our talk about animals is dangerously anthropomorphic and encourages us to elevate them to quasi-human status. He examines such crucial issues as animal experimentation, the use of animals for food and fur, animals in captivity and vegetarianism. more...

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In American Tropics, Allan Punzalan Isaac explores American fantasies about the Philippines and other ÒunincorporatedÓ parts of the U.S. nation that obscure the contradictions of a democratic country possessing colonies. Isaac examines the American empires images of the Philippines in Hollywood films such as Blue Hawaii and novels such as Carlos Bulosans America Is in the Heart and Jessica Hagedorns Dogeaters. more...

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A revealing investigation of changing identity in a globalizing world more...

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This book uses ethnographic analysis to examine the issues surrounding power and empowerment. It presents material drawn from across the world to explore how traditionally disempowered groups gain influence in multicultural settings. more...

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The question of ethnicity is highly controversial in contemporary archaeology. The author responds to the need for a reassessment of the ways in which social groups are identified in the archeological record. more...

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