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_aKipling, John Lockwood, _d1837-1911 |
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_aBeast and Man in India : _bA Popular Sketch of Indian Animals in their Relations with the People |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-09-09 | ||
| 508 | _aE-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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAnimals -- Folklore | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aHuman-animal relationships -- India | ||
| 653 | _aDomestic animals -- India | ||
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