Animal rights: Political and social change in Britain since 1800

This book traces the historical background of contemporary animal rights debates in Britain since 1800, situating them within a broader cultural and social context. Hilda Kean explores how visual images and myths captured popular imagination, fostering sympathy for animals and outrage at their exploitation. It examines the evolving cultural and social role of animals, providing insight into the roots of modern movements advocating for animal welfare, vegetarianism, and against animal experimentation, highlighting the intersection of animal treatment with human humanity.