Animal Welfare and Protection (#299 in Issues In Society Series)
Justin Healey (Ed)Paperback 2009-08-01
Publisher Description
As the dominant creatures on the planet, humans are nonetheless highly reliant on animals for many things. The extent of humans' use of animals in food, research, clothing, entertainment, sport and companionship is immeasurable. This book features information about the well-being and protection of animals, much of which is produced by animal welfare advocacy groups. It contains three chapters: Animal Welfare and Rights; Animal Use in Research and Testing; and Animal Use and Exploitation. Featured issues include human attitudes and opinions about animals, animal-based scientific and medical experimentation, animals in product testing, factory farming, treatment of pets, the use of animals in sport and entertainment, and the beliefs and practices of vegans and vegetarians. Do we treat animals humanely enough?
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Publisher Description
As the dominant creatures on the planet, humans are nonetheless highly reliant on animals for many things. The extent of humans' use of animals in food, research, clothing, entertainment, sport and companionship is immeasurable. This book features information about the well-being and protection of animals, much of which is produced by animal welfare advocacy groups. It contains three chapters: Animal Welfare and Rights; Animal Use in Research and Testing; and Animal Use and Exploitation. Featured issues include human attitudes and opinions about animals, animal-based scientific and medical experimentation, animals in product testing, factory farming, treatment of pets, the use of animals in sport and entertainment, and the beliefs and practices of vegans and vegetarians. Do we treat animals humanely enough?