This Animal Studies collection unravels the complex ways we represent non-humans across cultures and media, but primarily focusing on their image in literature and film. From Noah's Ark to the haunting imagery in Hitchcock's The Birds, this book probes the ethical and symbolic roles creatures play in our lives. It examines everything from the portrayal of insects in ancient texts to the depiction of cats as villains in Disney films. Each chapter challenges our perceptions, inviting readers to reflect on the cultural significance of animals in today's world. Examine your perspectives on anthropocentrism and anthropomorphism in documentary filmmaking, confront the legal and ethical dilemmas of animals in entertainment, and ponder the harsh realities of animals exploited for human gain. From ancient religious scriptures to contemporary film adaptations, this meticulously curated collection of essays delves into the symbolic, ethical, and cultural significance of non-human creatures in our (still speciesist) global society.
Suzana Marjani, a research advisor, works at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore in Zagreb (Croatia), where she pursues her interests in the theories of myth and ritual, cultural and critical animal studies / vegan ecofeminism, and performance studies. She has authored six books, several of which have earned accolades, and is the co-editor of 11 anthologies / collections of papers. eljko Uvanovi has a MA of Education in English Studies and German Studies (University of Osijek, Croatia, 1991), and a PhD in Literary Studies (University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2001). From March 1996 until October 2018, he was affiliated with the University of Osijek, starting as an Assistant and finishing as Full Professor of German Literature / Theory and History of Literature (BA, MA, PhD levels); and was an Erasmus plus Mobility Professor at the LM University of Munich, Germany, and the University of Seville, Spain. His research interests and publications are in Contrastive Pragmalinguistics, Discourse Markers, Literary Studies, Comparative Literature, Literature-on-Screen Studies, Film Studies, and Animal Studies.
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