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Praise for the first edition:'...a brave and fascinating exploration of an area that has so far been rather neglected by both historical and literary critics. The Beast Within provides extremely valuable information on the legal and cultural background of the humananimal relationship...' Studies in the Age of ChaucerThis important book offers a unique exploration of the use of and attitude towards animals from the 4th to the 14th centuries.The Beast Within explores the varying roles of animals as property, food and sexual objects, and the complex relationship that this created with the people and world around them. Joyce E. Salisbury takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, weaving a historical narrative that includes economic, legal, theological, literary and artistic sources. The book shows how by the end of the Middle Ages the lines between humans and animals had blurred completely, making us recognise the beast that lay within us all.This new edition has been brought right up to date with current scholarship, and includes a brand new chapter on animals on trial and animals as human companions, as well as expanded and updated discussions on fables and saints, and a new section on bestial humans. This important and provocative book remains a key work on the historical study of animals, as well as in the field of environmental history more generally, and also provides crucial context to ongoing debates on animal rights and the environment.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Beast Within: Animals in the Middle Ages'? A: The main theme of the book explores the varying roles of animals in the Middle Ages, focusing on their relationship with humans, including aspects of property, food, and cultural significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Beast Within: Animals in the Middle Ages' is Joyce E. Salisbury.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of the book was published on October 13, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What kind of approach does the author take in this book? A: Joyce E. Salisbury takes an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating historical narratives from economic, legal, theological, literary, and artistic perspectives.
- Q: Does this edition include new content compared to the first edition? A: Yes, the second edition includes updated discussions, a new chapter on animals on trial and as human companions, and a section on 'bestial humans'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: What category does the book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Sexuality.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research on animal rights? A: Yes, it provides crucial context for ongoing debates on animal rights and environmental history.