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Quarterly Essay – Us and Them: Anna Krien

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For the first time in history, humans sit unchallenged at the top of the food chain. To coincide with the publication of the latest Quarterly Essay, Us and Them, Anna Krien investigates the contemporary animal kingdom and our place in it. From pets to food, activists to abattoirs, wilderness to science labs, Krien takes a clear-eyed look at how we do – and should – treat animals.

Robyn Davidson is unable to chair this event due to illness; Siobhan O’Sullivan will be appearing in her place.

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Siobhan O'Sullivan

Dr. Siobhan O’Sullivan is a research fellow in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. She specialises in animal protection issues including the structure and functionality of animal welfare laws. Dr. O’Sullivan has published widely on animal issues, including... Read more

Anna Krien

Anna Krien is the author of the award-winning Night Games and Into the Woods, as well as two Quarterly Essays, Us and Them and The Long Goodbye, and a novel Act of Grace. Anna’s writing has been published in The Monthly, The Age, Best Australian Essays, Best Australian Stories and The Big Issue. I... Read more

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The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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