Wrenn, Corey (2021) Vegan geographies in Ireland. In: Wright, Laura, ed. Routledge Handbook of Vegan Studies. Routledge International Handbooks . Routledge. ISBN 978-0-367-89746-8. E-ISBN 978-1-00-302087-5. (doi:10.4324/9781003020875-40) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:72448)
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Abstract
While it would not be accurate to suggest that Ireland is a hub of veganism or vegetarianism, too often it is written off as inherently unsympathetic to the ethics of plant-based eating and anti-speciesist politics. While it is true that Irish culture is historically tied to speciesism and its economy is especially dependent upon “meat” and dairy production, Ireland’s relationship with other animals is complex and sometimes forgiving. This essay seeks to bring shape to the Irish vegan ethic, one that can be traced along its history of animism, agrarianism, ascendency, adaptation, and activism. From its pagan roots to its legacy of vegetarianism, Ireland’s history has been more receptive to Nonhuman Animal interests than might be currently understood. Its contributions to the modern Nonhuman Animal rights movement and developments in green agriculture must also be taken into account. More than a land of “meat” and potatoes, Ireland exists as a relevant, if overlooked, participant in Western vegan thought.
Item Type: | Book section |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.4324/9781003020875-40 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Animals and Society, Irish Studies, veganism, colonialism, food systems |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research |
Depositing User: | Corey Wrenn |
Date Deposited: | 13 Feb 2019 09:51 UTC |
Last Modified: | 09 Apr 2021 14:09 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/72448 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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