2020

Originally an undergraduate thesis project, the object of this book is to set a new standard for the way that other animals are portrayed in children’s media.

How does the presentation of animals affect their place in society? Starting from a young age, how can this presentation encourage widespread consideration and ethical treatment of all animals?

Advisors: Carly & Michele Sceppaguercio - early childhood educators, Steven Zang - specialty in script writing and story, Adam See - animal/environmental ethics professor, Jose Alcala - industrial design/thesis professor

Our Children and Other Animals: The Cultural Construction of Human-Animal Relations in Childhood

Stewart, K. and Cole, M.