This book focuses on multiculturalism racism and the interests of nonhuman animals. Each are
in their own right rapidly growing and controversial fields of enquiry but how do
multiculturalism and racism intersect with the debate concerning animals and their interests?
This a deceptively simple question but on that is becoming ever more pressing as we examine our
societal practices in a pluralistic world. Collating the work of a diverse group of academics
from across the world the book includes writing on a wide range of subjects and addressing
contemporary issues in this critical arena. Subjects covered include multiculturalism group
rights and the limits of tolerance ethnocentrism and animals racism and discrimination and
non-Western alternatives to animal rights and welfare. The book will be of interest to
researchers lecturers and advanced students as well as range of social justice organisations
government institutions animal activist organisations and environmental groups.
