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Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals Paperback – August 13, 2007

by Brian Luke (Author)
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The first integrated theory of manhood's relationship to hunting, animal experimentation, and animal sacrifice

In Brutal, Brian Luke explores the gender divide over our treatment of animals, exposing the central role of masculinity in systems of animal exploitation. Employing philosophical analysis, reference to empirical research, and relevant personal experience, Luke develops a new theory of how exploitative institutions do not work to promote human flourishing but instead merely act as support for a particular construction of manhood. The resulting work is of significant interest both to animal advocates and opponents of sexism.

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  1. Print length
    280 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Illinois Press
  4. Publication date
    August 13, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    8.97 x 6.31 x 0.77 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0252074246
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0252074240
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"Fascinating. . . . Luke makes a compelling case that constructions of manhood are deeply connected with the exploitation of animals."--Left History

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Illinois Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2007
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0252074246
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0252074240
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.97 x 6.31 x 0.77 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,436,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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  • Corey Wrenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work on intersections of oppression
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
    Format: Paperback
    This book offers some absolutely fascinating theories regarding masculinity and the exploitation of other animals. For those interested in the intersections of gender, power, and oppression, this is a must read. Goes hand in hand with feminist explorations into animal use. I was disappointed by the last chapter that basically falls flat in our obligations to other animals, but, theoretically, this book is very rich. I highly recommend it.
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  • Pat Munday
    2.0 out of 5 stars If Wishin' were Fishin' ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I anticipated that Luke's book might be a well-grounded philosophical investigation into the question of hunting. Though an avid hunter, I am interested in ecofeminism and other critiques that question the work of pro-hunting scholars such as Paul Shepard and James Swan. As Socrates said, "The unexamined life is (for humans) not worth living."

    Luke's central thesis is that men kill animals (i.e. hunt) out of a deep psychosexual need to brutalize and sacrifice other beings: womb-envy, appeasing god-the-father, etc.

    How disappointed I was by Luke's work. He is clearly arguing from his own emotional response against killing other animals and lacks any good philosophical basis for criticizing. For example, he unquestioningly uses dialog from the film/book Bambi to represent actual animals. Furthermore, he is innocent of much work that would have both challenged and enriched his thesis: Donna Haraway's work on companion species; Aldo Leopold's work demonstrating the way in which herbivores unchecked by predation devastate and alter ecosystems; and various anthropological studies of !Kung and other indigenous hunting cultures. Worst of all, for woman who hunt, Luke's book is highly insulting since in Luke's view women only hunt in order to emulate dominant culture and as a sort of exercise in self-deception/false conscience.
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  • Mitzi Gaunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars seeing the links between toxic masculinity and animal exploitation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2018
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    Very interesting read, I cant say I agree with all of it, but the author makes some very compelling points, glad I bought this.
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