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Title:
Beast and Man in India
A Popular Sketch of Indian Animals in their Relations with the People
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net). Some page images were generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "Beast and Man in India" by John Lockwood Kipling is a popular sketch written in the late 19th century. This work explores the relationships between Indian animals and the people who interact with them, addressing the complexities of animal treatment within the cultural and social framework of India. It reflects on both the reverence for certain species as well as the cruelty present in their treatment by humans. The opening of the book establishes a critical examination of the perception of animal cruelty in India, especially in light of legislative measures taken to protect animals. Kipling discusses the general misconceptions held by Western observers who see Hindu and Muslim cultures as epitomes of compassion, contrasting this with the harsh realities of animal life in the region. Beginning with the introduction of animal welfare legislation in India, Kipling critiques the romanticized views of Indian culture and highlights the genuine practices regarding animals. He proposes to delve deeper into the subject by investigating specific animals, their roles, and the popular beliefs associated with them, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the intricate dynamics between man and beast in Indian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911
EBook No.: 40708
Published: Sep 9, 2012
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Folklore
Subject: India -- Social life and customs
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- India
Subject: Domestic animals -- India
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Beast and Man in India
A Popular Sketch of Indian Animals in their Relations with the People
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net). Some page images were generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "Beast and Man in India" by John Lockwood Kipling is a popular sketch written in the late 19th century. This work explores the relationships between Indian animals and the people who interact with them, addressing the complexities of animal treatment within the cultural and social framework of India. It reflects on both the reverence for certain species as well as the cruelty present in their treatment by humans. The opening of the book establishes a critical examination of the perception of animal cruelty in India, especially in light of legislative measures taken to protect animals. Kipling discusses the general misconceptions held by Western observers who see Hindu and Muslim cultures as epitomes of compassion, contrasting this with the harsh realities of animal life in the region. Beginning with the introduction of animal welfare legislation in India, Kipling critiques the romanticized views of Indian culture and highlights the genuine practices regarding animals. He proposes to delve deeper into the subject by investigating specific animals, their roles, and the popular beliefs associated with them, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the intricate dynamics between man and beast in Indian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911
EBook No.: 40708
Published: Sep 9, 2012
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Folklore
Subject: India -- Social life and customs
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- India
Subject: Domestic animals -- India
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.