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ID146636
Title ProperChanging attitudes about the weak
Other Title Informationsocial and legal conditions for animal protection in China
LanguageENG
AuthorSong, Wei ;  Carpenter, Alisha F
Summary / Abstract (Note)The foundation of current legal protection for animals in China is based on the principle of “rational utilization.” This utilitarian attitude supports the exploitation of animals through the legal means of resource management. However, through a process of public education and the construction of recent legislation, attitudes toward animals are rapidly changing in China. After the introduction of the concept of animal welfare in China in 1989, preliminary socioeconomic events such as early laboratory animal science, animal cruelty reports, pet ownership, engagement in international trade, and the severe acute respiratory syndrom (SARS) epidemic helped spur a trend away from a purely utilitarian attitude toward more positive associations with animals among members of the Chinese public. This phenomenon will be analyzed through the actions of non-governmental organizations, the media, academia, and international business to influence education and the development of legislation to promote animal protection practices. In addition, recent events will be used to illustrate political realities in China that impede the full promotion of animal welfare protection.
`In' analytical NoteCritical Asian Studies Vol. 48, No.3; Sep 2016: p.380-399
Journal SourceCritical Asian Studies 2016-09 48, 3
Key WordsChina ;  Legislation ;  Animal Welfare ;  Animal Protection ;  Social Attitudes