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Pet Revolution: Animals and the Making of Modern British Life

Hamlett, Jane; Strange, Julie-Marie

Authors

Jane Hamlett



Abstract

Pet Revolution tracks the British love affair with pets over the last two centuries, showing how the kinds of pets we keep, as well as how we relate to and care for them, has changed radically. The book describes the growth of pet foods and medicines, the rise of pet shops, and the development of veterinary care, creating the pet economy. Most importantly, pets have played a powerful emotional role in families across all social classes, creating new kinds of relationships and home lives.
For the first time, through a history of companion animals and the humans who lived with them, this book puts the story of the ‘pet revolution’ alongside other revolutions – industrial, agricultural, political – to highlight how animals contributed to modern British life.

Citation

Hamlett, J., & Strange, J.-M. (2023). Pet Revolution: Animals and the Making of Modern British Life. Reaktion Books

Book Type Authored Book
Online Publication Date Feb 1, 2023
Publication Date Feb 1, 2023
Deposit Date Nov 25, 2024
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
ISBN 9781789146868
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3105230
Publisher URL https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/pet-revolution