Sociology 293A - ST: Animals in Society x Finan

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Whitman College

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Description:

Animals have been part of human society since its inception. This class will explore that social relationship. We will study a variety of animal-human interaction in contemporary western societies, including those in which animals function as house pets, livestock, hunters' quarry, work animals, and wildlife. We will discuss animals' roles as social actors, social movements aimed at improving animals' treatment in society and their critics, and the specific ways in which humans define themselves in relation to animals. Among others, class activities will include readings from a variety of perspectives and a series of short, reflective papers

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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