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Barbara Noske

b. 1949

Dutch philosopher and anthropologist

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About Barbara Noske

Born 1949. Barbara Noske is a Dutch philosopher and anthropologist, known for Animal–industrial complex.

Barbara Miriam Noske is a Dutch cultural anthropologist and philosopher. She introduced the concept animal–industrial complex in her 1989 book Humans and Other Animals.

Academic career Noske holds a MA in socio-cultural anthropology and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Amsterdam. In the 1990s, Noske taught environmental ethics, ecology and ecofeminism at York University in Toronto while a research fellow in the Faculty of Environmental Studies. She then worked as a research fellow at the Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

According to Anne Scott, Noske "was among the earliest feminist authors to raise the question of human relationships with other animals in a non-essentialist manner".

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Animal–industrial complex
Education
University of Amsterdam, University of Sydney, York University
Also known as
Barbara Miriam Noske

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barbara Noske?

Dutch philosopher and anthropologist

When was Barbara Noske born?

Barbara Noske was born on 6 September 1949 in Bussum.

What is Barbara Noske's occupation?

Barbara Noske is a philosopher and anthropologist.

What is Barbara Noske known for?

Barbara Noske is known for Animal–industrial complex.

What nationality is Barbara Noske?

Barbara Noske is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barbara Noske

· Wikidata: Q807579

· DBpedia: Barbara Noske

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