Bullfighting A Troubled History |
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Author:
| Hardouin-Fugier, Elisabeth |
Translator:
| Rose, Sue |
ISBN: | 978-1-86189-518-9 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2010 |
Publisher: | Reaktion Books, Limited
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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Art? Ritual? Sport? Cruelty? Though opinions are divided, one thing is certain - bullfighting sparks passionate responses. Supporters argue that bullfighting is a culturally important tradition stretching back thousands of years; while animal rights groups argue that it is cruel and barbaric, causing unnecessary suffering to both bulls and horses. In
A History of Bullfighting Elisabeth Hardouin-Fugier brings clarity to this debate through an exploration of the long history of...
More DescriptionArt? Ritual? Sport? Cruelty? Though opinions are divided, one thing is certain - bullfighting sparks passionate responses. Supporters argue that bullfighting is a culturally important tradition stretching back thousands of years; while animal rights groups argue that it is cruel and barbaric, causing unnecessary suffering to both bulls and horses. In A History of Bullfighting Elisabeth Hardouin-Fugier brings clarity to this debate through an exploration of the long history of killing bulls as public spectacle.