Routledge - Wildlife in Asia: Cultural Perspectives Book

Explore the complex relationship between humans and the natural world in this academic volume from Routledge. Wildlife in Asia: Cultural Perspectives provides a deep look into how different societies interact with animals across a vast geographic range, including China, Japan, India, and Thailand. By combining anthropological and historical data, this book examines how wild animals are used as resources for food, medicine, and labor. It also looks at the perception of animals viewed as pests or predators that pose risks to human communities. This collection brings together the expertise of anthropologists and historians to analyze how human feelings toward animals change over time and vary across different Asian cultures. It is an essential resource for those studying the history and social sciences of the region.