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Cattle's Experiences of Colonialism : An Animal History of Southern Africa / Michael J. Glover.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Glover, Michael J., author.
- Series:
- Afrika-Studiecentrum Series ; 45.
- Social Sciences E-Books Online, Collection 2026.
- Afrika-Studiecentrum Series ; 45
- Social Sciences E-Books Online, Collection 2026
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Studies.
- History.
- Literature and Cultural Studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (267 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- An Animal History of Southern Africa
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2026.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- A rare and unique history of how colonialism in southern Africa impacted cattle's subjective historical experiences. The book positions cattle as sentient, feeling beings in the narrative flow, and uses an animal-centered approach and diverse sources to investigate cattle’s felt experiences. The book explores major colonial impacts, including wagon labour, disease epidemics and veterinary infrastructure, the development of industrial slaughterhouses, and the expansion of modern breeding.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-74292-1
- OCLC:
- 1561171939
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004742925 DOI
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