This book charts the evolution of animal history from 1800 to the present day, and is an essential companion for students navigating the methodological practices of the field.
Organised by theme, Writing Animal History takes readers through a variety of approaches to animal-human interactions, against the backdrop of key historiographical questions: such as agency, acculturation, and power hierarchies. With chapters on wilderness and civilisation, industrialised animals, and animals in science and technology - discussion moves from the origins of the field, to the evolving place of animals in society, and then to the future of animal history.
Schönfelder analyses a wealth of case studies in each chapter, highlighting to students how a variety of sources, theories, and methods can be employed when writing and reflecting on animal histories. The author's use of practical examples not only demonstrates the dynamic nature of the field, and its wide geographical applications, but encourages students to approach and develop their own research questions and ideas.
Writing Animal History is a key touchstone for students learning about the practice of animal history, and is an essential tool for analysing and developing historiographical writing.
| ISBN: | 9781350468481 |
| Publication date: | 25th June 2026 |
| Author: | Timm Schonfelder |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Series: | Writing History |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history Historiography Animals and society History: theory and methods |
This book charts the evolution of animal history from 1800 to the present day, and is an essential companion for students navigating the methodological practices of the field.Organised by theme, Writing Animal History takes readers through a variety of approaches to animal-human interactions, against the backdrop of key historiographical questions: such as agency, acculturation, and power hierarchies. With chapters on wilderness and civilisation, industrialised animals, and animals in science and technology - discussion moves from the origins of the field, to the evolving place of animals in society, and then to the future of animal history.Schönfelder analyses a wealth of case studies in each chapter, highlighting to students how a variety of sources, theories, and methods can be employed when writing and reflecting on animal histories.
Writing Animal History features in the following genres: Social and cultural history, Historiography, Animals and society, History: theory and methods
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Writing Animal History was written by Timm Schonfelder and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Writing Animal History has 200 pages
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