Also re: zdgroff's comment about modernity and tradition; I wonder if there's any chance a movement could connect traditional forms of respect for animals with the modern 'science', welfarist orientation so that the early 'gains' aren't lost.
Here's a paper about Shanghai 19th cent https://muse.jhu.edu/article/492543 - British animal welfare groups failed in their campaign against cruelty to animals, while Chinese dropped their traditional respect for the cow, began to follow foreign customs and eat beef.
Thank you. This is a well considered overview.
Also re: zdgroff's comment about modernity and tradition; I wonder if there's any chance a movement could connect traditional forms of respect for animals with the modern 'science', welfarist orientation so that the early 'gains' aren't lost.
Here's a paper about Shanghai 19th cent https://muse.jhu.edu/article/492543 - British animal welfare groups failed in their campaign against cruelty to animals, while Chinese dropped their traditional respect for the cow, began to follow foreign customs and eat beef.