ANIMAL STUDIES

Animal Welfare in China Culture, Politics and Crisis Peter J. Li

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, speculation about the origins of the virus has sparked global curiosity about how animals are treated, traded, and consumed in China. In Animal Welfare in China, Peter Li examines the key animal welfare challenges facing China now, including animal agriculture, the consumption of exotic wildlife, and other controversial products. He reviews the historical and cultural factors that have shaped China’s attitudes toward nonhuman animals and makes a compelling case for a more nuanced and evidencebased approach to these complex issues. Pub March 2021. 5.875 x 8.25 in. 378 pp. Sydney University Press 978-1-743-32470-7 Paper, $29.00