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Domestic Animals and Leisure Neil Carr

Domestic Animals and Leisure By Neil Carr

Domestic Animals and Leisure by Neil Carr

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Summary

This volume offers both an insight into the current state of research on domestic animals in leisure and a lens through which to begin to chart the future of research in this field. All of the contributions to the collection are underpinned by ongoing debates about human-animal relationships and the rights and welfare of the latter.

Domestic Animals and Leisure Summary

Domestic Animals and Leisure by Neil Carr

This volume offers both an insight into the current state of research on domestic animals in leisure and a lens through which to begin to chart the future of research in this field. All of the contributions to the collection are underpinned by ongoing debates about human-animal relationships and the rights and welfare of the latter.

About Neil Carr

Matthew Bowes, Vancouver Island University, Canada and University of Victoria, Canada. Alison Goodrum, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Taryn M. Graham, University of Calgary, Canada. Bryan Grimwood, University of Waterloo, Canada. Wendy Hultsman, Arizona State University, US. Peter Keller, University of Victoria, Canada. Robert Gifford, University of Victoria, Canada. Phil McManus, University of Sydney, Australia. Rick Rollins, Vancouver Island University, Canada. Diane Samdahl, University of Georgia, US. Stephen Smith, Simon Fraser University, Canada. Caroline Winter, Federation University, Australia. Janette Young, University of South Australia, Australia. Ward Young, Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses, Australia.

Table of Contents

1. Defining Domesticated Animals And Exploring Their Uses By And Relationships With Humans Within The Leisure Experience; Neil Carr PART I: DOGS 2. In Search Of 'Dog': Fictional Media Constructions Of Dogs In The Leisure Environment; Neil Carr 3. Dogs And Companion/Performance Sport: Unique Social Worlds, Serious Leisure Enthusiasts, And Solid Human-Canine Partnerships; Wendy Hultsman 4. At The Nexus: Serious Leisure, Civic Engagement And Animal Welfare And Wellbeing; Janette Young 5. 'It's [Not] All About The Dogs': Volunteers And Pet Rescue; Diane M. Samdahl 6. The Greyhound: A Story Of Fashion, Finances, And Animal Rights; Neil Carr 7. The Potential Of Place Meanings For Negotiating Difference Among Birdwatchers And Dog Walkers At A Multiple-Use Urban Forest; Taryn M. Graham, Troy D. Glover & Bryan S.R. Grimwood 8. Parks, Dogs And Beaches: Human-Wildlife Conflict And The Politics Of Place; Matthew Bowes, Peter Keller, Rick Rollins & Robert Gifford PART II: HORSES 9. Riding Dress History, With A Twist: The Side Saddle Habit And The Horse During The Early Twentieth Century; Alison Goodrum 10. That's Entertainment? Thoroughbreds, Precarious Lives And The Future Of Jumps Racing; Phil Mcmanus 11. Dancing With Horses: The Science And Artistry Of Coenesthetic Connection; Stephen Smith 12. Fatalities And Fascinators: A New Perspective On Thoroughbred Racing; Caroline Winter & Ward Young PART III: THE 'MISSING' OTHERS 13. Speaking Of Cats, Birds, Rodents, Fish, Insects, Reptiles, And Farm Animals; Neil Carr 14. Conclusions; Neil Carr

Additional information

NPB9781137415530
9781137415530
1137415533
Domestic Animals and Leisure by Neil Carr
Neil Carr
Leisure Studies in a Global Era
New
Hardback
Palgrave Macmillan
2015-09-27
296
N/A
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