Title: Calgary : city of animals /
Authors: Ellis, Jim, 1964-; Calgary Institute for the Humanities
Year: 2017
Subjects: Human-animal relationships Alberta Calgary.; Animals Social aspects Alberta Calgary.; Animals Social aspects; Human-animal relationships; Alberta Calgary
Abstract: "How have our interactions with animals shaped Calgary? What can we do to ensure that humans and animals in the city continue to co-exist, and even flourish together? This wide-ranging book explores the ways that animals inhabit our city, our lives and our imaginations. Essays from animal historians, wildlife specialists, artists and writers address key issues such as human-wildlife interactions, livestock in the city, and animal performers at the Calgary Stampede. Contributions from some of Calgary's iconic arts institutions, including One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, and the Glenbow Museum, demonstrate how animals continue to be a source of inspiration and exploration for fashion, art, dance and theatre. The full-colour volume is beautifully illustrated throughout with archival images, wildlife photography, documentary and production stills, and original artwork."--
Contents: How canadians used to live with livestock in cities -- Outlaw horses & the true spirit of calgary in the automobile age -- Silence of the song dogs -- Counting chickadees & reimagining the map of calgary -- Critical animal studies & the humanities : a critical introduction -- Wild animals in the city -- Light pollution in an animal city -- Excerpt from: Our biodivercity : Calgary's 10 year biodiversity strategic plan -- Squirrel vs. gopher -- Becoming insects : a new universe -- Kaleidoscopic animalia : an exhibition designed and curated by paul hardy -- Lisa Brawn interview & portfolio : wild bird woodcuts -- Her dark materials : Yvonne Mullock's Dark horse at Stride Gallery.