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Episode 25: Marilyn Monroe and Animal Protection with Robert McKay

Siobhan OSullivan 15 August 2016 8


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This episode of Knowing Animals is part of our UK series. We are joined by Dr. Robert McKay from the University of Sheffield. We discuss his book chapter ‘Animal life and moral agencies in post-war cinema: Velma Johnston, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller and John Huston’s the Misfits’ Which appeared in the book ‘Animal Life and the Moving Image’. That book was published by Palgrave in 2016.

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Knowing Animals is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dr Josh Milburn who discusses all things related to animals and ethics; animals and the law; animals and politics; and animal advocacy. The show features interviews with Animal Studies scholars and animal advocates.

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