Using recognised ethical frameworks and case studies of ‘wicked problems’, this book explores the value of animal life and the impacts of modern zoos, including the costs to animals in terms of welfare and the loss of liberty.
The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack.
He puts the issue of animal rights in historical context, drawing parallels between animal rights activism and other social movements, including the anti-slavery movement in the nineteenth century and the gay-lesbian struggle today.
"In this revised edition of his hugely influential book, Peter Singer discusses the evolution of the animal rights movement and the extent to which his own views have changed since first publication (1975).
Argues for responsible action in the treatment of animals, challenging popular conceptions about animal feeling and awareness and profiling a safari convention, factory farm, and the works of top writers.
" For me, the strength of this book lies not so much in its entertaining characters as in the wonderful details of this old brand-new world.żIn just these details, small and large, Maine convinces us that the world Noah worked so hard to ...
In this history of animal research and the animal protection movement, Deborah Rudacille examines the question of whether enhancing human life justifies the use of animals for research.
Classic tales based upon the special relationships that dogs have with man. The stories contained are 'The Call of the Wild', 'Brown Wolf', and 'That Spot'.