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Cambridge University Press God and NonHuman Animals
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Cambridge University Press God and NonHuman Animals
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£47.49
Cambridge University Press Monotheism and the Suffering of Animals in Nature
Book SynopsisThis Element concerns itself with a particular aspect of the problem posed to monotheistic religious thought by suffering, namely the suffering of non-human creatures in nature. It makes some comparisons between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and then explores the problem in depth within Christian thought.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Monotheism and suffering; 2. Clarifying the problem; 3. Applying approaches to the problem of evil to animal suffering; 4. Theodical moves in the Christian tradition, and the challenge of Darwinism; 5. Fall-event-based theodicies; 6. Process theodicy and free-process arguments; 7. Only-way arguments; 8. Self-emptying and cruciform creation; 9. Questions of providence and divine co-suffering; 10. Forms of redemption and immortality for non-human creatures; 11. Combining strategies; 12. Speculative proposal I – influenced by Plato's Timaeus; 13. Speculative proposal II – creaturely resistance and angelic rebellion; Conclusion.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals cracks open the door to a kinder, more sustainable future." — New York Journal of Books
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press The Global Pigeon Fieldwork Encounters and
Book SynopsisDrawing on more than three years of fieldwork across three continents, the author traces our complex and often contradictory relationship with these versatile animals in public spaces such as Venice's Piazza San Marco and London's Trafalgar Square and in working-class and immigrant communities of pigeon breeders in New York and Berlin.Trade Review"This is the most important book yet written about human and animal interaction. It is full of surprising discoveries. Colin Jerolmack shows why the topic is important: it reveals what it is like to be human." (Randall Collins, University of Pennsylvania)"
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Animal Rites American Culture the Discourse of
Book SynopsisIn 'Animal rites', Cary Wolfe examines contemporary notions of humanism, ethics, and animals by reconstructing a little known but crucial underground tradition of theorizing the animal.Trade Review"Animal Rites offers exciting new readings of a rich variety of texts. This is an original and provocative work that will open up important new arenas of discussion in literary and cultural studies, as well as the discourse of animal rights." - N. Katherine Hayles, author of How We Became Posthuman
£999.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Wisdom of Wolves How Wolves Can Teach Us To
Book SynopsisElli H. Radinger, born in 1951, gave up her profession as a lawyer to devote herself entirely to writing and to wolves, her passion. She is now Germany's best-known expert on wolves and shares her knowledge in books, seminars and lectures. For twenty-five years she has spent a large part of every year observing wild wolves in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA.The Wisdom of Wolves is her first book.
£20.31
MO - University of Illinois Press Holy Dogs and Asses
Book SynopsisRecognizing animals in the Christian traditionTrade Review"A welcome contribution to the growing field of animals and religion. . . . Recommended."--Choice “Raises some important theological and historical questions about the role of animals in the Christian tradition, questions that encourage thoughtful reflection among people of faith.”--Religious Studies Review"A pioneering study."--Church History"Laura Hobgood-Oster's incisive contribution to the emerging field of 'religion and animals' is at once scholarly and caring--this remarkable volume models for all of us how valuable new works on the issue of nonhumans in the Christian tradition can be."--Paul F. Waldau, director of the Center for Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University, and coeditor of A Communion of Subjects: Animals in Religion, Science, and Ethics"This study persuasively analyzes popular visual images in an effort to recover the lost significance of animals in Christian iconography. Hobgood-Oster's search in Christian history for a realization of the animal as more than mere sacred symbol is very important."--Belden C. Lane, Theological Studies, Saint Louis University
£999.99
MIT Press Ltd The Meat Question
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£22.95
Random House USA Inc Voices in the Ocean
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by a profound experience swimming with wild dolphins off the coast of Maui, the bestselling author of The Wave set out on a quest to learn everything she could about dolphins—the other intelligent life on the planet.“Part science, part memoir, part impassioned plea for change.” —People Susan Casey’s journey takes her from a community in Hawaii known as “Dolphinville,” where the animals are seen as the key to spiritual enlightenment, to the dark side of the human-cetacean relationship at marine parks and dolphin-hunting grounds in Japan and the Solomon Islands, to the island of Crete, where the Minoan civilization lived in harmony with dolphins, providing a millennia-old example of a more enlightened coexistence with the natural world. Along the way, Casey recounts the history of dolphin research and introduces us to the leading marine scientists and activists who have made it their life’s work to increase humans’ understanding and appreciation of the wonder of dolphins.
£16.58
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale My Gentle Barn
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£21.25
ABC Books Muster Dogs
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ABC Books Muster Dogs
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Johns Hopkins University Press Elephants and Ethics Toward a Morality of
Book SynopsisIn addressing these issues from multiple perspectives, Elephants and Ethics promotes mutual understanding of the cultural, conservation, and economic difficulties at the root of the many troublesome human-elephant interactions and poses new questions about our responsibility toward these largest of land mammals.Trade Review[A] fascinating, saddening, but guardedly optimistic book. PsycCRITIQUES A fascinating history of human and elephant interactions. Midwest Book Review An important contribution. -- Evelyne Bremond-Hoslet Mammalia
£69.00
The University Press of Kentucky Killing Tradition Inside Hunting and Animal
Book SynopsisIs hunting a bygone activity, out of touch with modern life; Does hunting promote violence, not just to animals, but to humans as well? These questions form the foundations for discussion in Killing Tradition: Inside Hunting and Animal Rights Controversies.
£48.71
University of Minnesota Press Total Liberation
Book SynopsisTrade Review"David Naguib Pellow is a first-rate scholar, and this rich, carefully-researched book demonstrates that fact. His refusal to march lock-step with any given theoretical perspective but, rather, to employ a variety of them to illuminate his data (data from diverse sources) makes this effort all the more impressive. In numerous places I found myself admiring his insights into a movement I have studied for decades." —Rik Scarce, Skidmore College"A must read for scholars interested in repression, radical movements, and ethics."—Mobilization"An important work for social movement scholars, for those theorizing environmental-social connections, and for those interested in genuine democracy and the movement toward total liberation from socioecological injustices. It is a critical but hopeful work from a scholar dedicated to making such liberation more thinkable."—American Journal of Sociology"One of the most authentic accounts of the sunless side of what is widely known as ecoterrorism."—CHOICE"Total Liberation sets a standard by which future research can be judged."—AntipodeTable of ContentsContentsAbbreviationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: All Oppression Is Linked1. Never Apologies for Your Rage: Radical Origins and Organizing2. Justice for the Earth and All Its Animals3. Anarchism and Anticapitalism: Liberation from Government and Market4. Direct Action: Confrontation, Sabotage, and Property Destruction5. The Green Scare: State Repression of Liberation Movements6. Resisting the Green ScareConclusion: Piecing It TogetherNotesBibliographyIndex
£17.09
WW Norton & Co Fuzz When Nature Breaks the Law
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[Fuzz is] powerfully propelled by the force of Roach’s unflinching fascination with the weird, the gross and the downright improbable... There’s a wacky genius to [her] interjections...[Her] curious and generous engagement with her subjects makes for world-expanding reading." -- Amelia Urry - Washington Post"An idiosyncratic tour with Roach as the wisecracking, ever-probing guide... My favorite moments, ultimately, weren’t the funny ones, but those that reveal a bit of scientific poetry." -- Vicki Constantine Croke - New York Times Book Review"Each chapter is packed with the results of [Roach’s] detailed investigations. Roach uses footnotes to add both depth and lightness to the topic at hand by capturing misfit studies, asides, and hilarious tangents... Refreshing." -- Katherine E. Himes - Science"With her characteristic dry wit, [Roach] brings an intense fascination to the seldom discussed details and the at times absurd miscellany in the unexplored corners of unappreciated research... It is impossible not to smirk, chortle and sometimes outright belly laugh as you read her many wry asides and funny but fascinating footnotes... But the real trick Roach pulls off is to keep you laughing while at the same time making sure the earnest points come across." -- Tiffany O'Callaghan - New Scientist"Full of kernels of fascinating information... Her approach is informative and unpretentious, and she’s always armed with a dry sense of humor. Roach will change the way you think about the great outdoors. What more could you ask for?" -- Emerson Malone - Buzzfeed"The book brims with Roach’s irreverent humor, which particularly shines when she experiences human-animal conflict firsthand... A blend of modern science and history, with Roach’s flair for spotting hidden absurdities... As another entry in Roach’s canon of books, Fuzz stands tall (and hairy), educating as much as it entertains." -- Bethany Brookshire - Science News"Reading a Mary Roach book is like spending a luxurious and joyful evening with the perfect dinner guest. Delightful facts become indelibly etched in your brain, and only later do you realize that hours have passed and your face slightly hurts from smiling too hard. In Fuzz, Roach’s peerless storytelling skills are paired with a sense of moral urgency, as she recounts stories of humans and other animals, uneasily and clumsily learning to co-exist in a world that they must now share." -- Ed Yong, bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes"Hilarious! With Fuzz, Mary Roach again takes us into an unfamiliar scientific realm, in this case the science of managing the conflicts between humans and the natural world—lethal leopards, rampaging elephants, jet-downing birds, even killer trees. It’s an ever-widening conflict zone, but one that Ms. Roach gleefully mines for a multitude of bizarre facts that’ll make you snort coffee through your nose." -- Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile"This book is such a rich stew of anecdotes and lore that it’s best savored slowly, bit by bit... No matter the situation, Roach approaches it with contagious enthusiasm." -- Alice Cary - BookPage (starred review)
£19.94
Hay House Inc Gods in Shackles
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Through Gods in Shackles, Sangita Iyer exemplifies the power we have to make change happen when we fully commit to acting on our passions with courage, commitment, and willingness to adapt in the face of adversity and challenge. Through natural storytelling and compelling writing, Sangita weaves a personal journey of courage and transformation. She invites the reader into her story and the stories of captive elephants, sharing her emotional connections, struggles, and triumphs along the way, revealing the deep disconnects we have in how we live our lives, and how we treat other sentient beings. Through this engaging story, Sangita Iyer helps us recognize how interdependence, community, diversity, and being open to adaptation and emergence create a transformative change for a sustainable future.’ — Dr Liza Ireland, Executive director of Changing Climates Consulting, British Columbia, Canada‘Sangita Iyer’s personal journey is a wonderful model for how we should, and must, “rewild” ourselves and learn to coexist peacefully with the fascinating, non-human animals with whom we share our magnificent planet. My hope is that self-centred humans will come to realize that the better we treat other animals, the better we will treat ourselves. It’s a win-win for all. Some call the Anthropocene “the age of humanity”. In reality, it is “the rage of inhumanity”. And if we don’t change our anthropocentric destructive ways, we will eventually live in an impoverished and very lonely world. Future generations will inherit the messes we leave them, and this surely isn’t fair to them and to their children. Gods in Shackles is a courageous, riveting, and inspirational book that deserves a global audience, and I will do all I can to spread the word far and wide.’ — Marc Bekoff, PhD, American ecologist, biologist, ethologist, and writer‘When a person stands up for injustice, the plight is infectious. Sangita’s passion is infectious. The good people of this world came her way and helped because they believed in what she was doing. Sangita made Gods in Shackles and the VFAES happen, and bravo to her. I would thoroughly recommend this inspiring and uplifting book. The subject matter is brutal, but it gives me hope that humans can still make the world a better place if we change our ways and take a stand. Education and solidarity are the way forward. Excellent read and a fantastic journey!’ — Carla Kovach, Author of the bestselling Detective Gina Harte series‘Thought-provoking and very upsetting at times, particularly because that these tortures are under the semblance of religion. This wonderful book is deep and full of facts and emotions. I particularly resonated with the frequent parallels to the elephants’ plight and Sangita’s personal life experiences, both physical and mental. It seems incongruous and wrong that nature should bow to mankind, especially this most glorious and intelligent species—the majestic yet gentle elephant. Sangita is a determined, cause-driven, and passionate advocate whom I admire enormously. After a horrendous accident during which she was incapacitated for months, she becomes more and more determined and likens her suffering to those of the horribly abused elephants, particularly those in the temples. The book charts the making of her amazing film Gods in Shackles—an eye-opening, heartbreaking account of the barbaric cruelty inflicted on these naturally gentle giants to “break their spirit” and make them controllable to humans. I challenge anyone who has had the privilege to see these glorious animals in their natural habitat, in their female-orientated herds, to not be moved and become determined to support Sangita and her mission.’ — Rula Lenska, British actress and model‘Sangita Iyer possesses an abundance of courage, vigour, tenacity, and charm. It is the combination of these qualities which endures in the dynamic achievements of this outstanding author who is a dedicated campaigner for elephant protection. Sangita has demonstrated, time and again, that nothing stands in her way, dispelling untruths and sweeping away injustices so that egotistical and political barriers can crumble leading to change. This phenomenal, trailblazing book reminds us that humans need to self-heal in order to fully play our role in forming a synergistic coexistence with nature and animals. What we do to other species reverberates back to us. There is an urgency, therefore, to end the weeping of elephants and evolving of humans so that we all hold out hands with respect and tender love. Then elephants, and all animals, will be free from shackles and chains. In this outstanding book, Sangita Iyer is the worthy voice of elephants, the translator of their wisdom, of the mapping of their consciousness itself, and how it relates to us mere humans.’ — Margrit Coates, World-renowned author, healer, and interspecies communicator‘A painful and extensive injury becomes the occasion for Iyer’s understanding of the horrific plight of the temple elephants. Her soul’s understanding that the elephants are holy beings requires her to work on their behalf to free them from the literal ongoing torture of their ceremonial lives in captivity in the name of religion. The book weaves Iyer’s story, the elephants’ story, and India’s extreme contradictions as modern life and its desperations devastate the ancient traditions.’ — Deena Metzger, Author of A Rain of Night Birds and co-editor of Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals‘From an early age, Sangita felt a deep affinity with Asian elephants. Many years later, having long since moved to Canada, she became aware that the temple elephants used in religious ceremonies in her native India are horribly abused, even tortured. It became her mission to shine a light on this abuse. Here, she tells a heartfelt tale of creating and sharing the award-winning documentary film, Gods in Shackles, and draws parallels between her own inner search for spiritual freedom and her work to free her soul animals from the horrendous conditions of their captive lives. Along the way, Sangi shares with us glimpses of her beloved Indian culture and the wonder of the non-human world she finds even in the midst of cities. If you love our non-human brothers and sisters and find the Law of Attraction compelling, then this book is for you.’ — Dr Robert Kull, Author of Solitude: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes—A Year Alone in the Patagonia Wilderness
£16.14
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Recreational Hunting Conservation and Rural
Book SynopsisRecreational hunting has long been a controversial issue. Is it a threat to biodiversity or can it be a tool for conservation, giving value to species and habitats that might otherwise be lost? Are the moral objections to hunting for pleasure well founded? Does recreational hunting support rural livelihoods in developing countries, or are these benefits exaggerated by proponents? For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Where the answers are not available, it highlights gaps in our knowledge and lays out the research agenda for the next decade.Table of ContentsNotes on contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface. Part 1 Conservation and Hunting. 1. Conservation and hunting: friends or foes? N. Leader-Williams. 2. An overview of recreational hunting in North America, Europe and Australia Robin Sharp and Kai Wollscheid. 3. Recreational fisheries: socio-economic importance, conservation issues and management challenges Robert Arlinghaus and Steven J. Cooke. 4. The ethics of recreational hunting Barney Dickson. Part 2 Science. 5. The science of sustainable hunting E.J.Milner-Gulland, Nils Bunnefeld and Gil Proaktor. 6. Guns, sheep and genes: when and why trophy hunting may be a selective pressure Marco Festa-Bianchet and Ray Lee. 7. Science and the recreational hunting of lions Andrew Loveridge, Craig Packer and Adam Dutton. Part 3 Livelihoods. 8. Sportsman’s shot, poacher’s pot: hunting, local people and the history of conservation William M. Adams. 9. Exploitation prevents extinction: Case study of endangered Himalayan sheep and goats Michael R. Frisina & Sardar Naseer A. Tareen. 10. Community benefits from safari hunting and related activities in southern Africa Brian T.B. Jones. Part 4 Policy and Practice. 11. Conservation values from falconry Robert E. Kenward. 12. Gamebird science, agricultural policy and biodiversity conservation in lowland UK Nicholas J. Aebischer. 13. The re-introduction of recreational hunting in Uganda Richard H. Lamprey and Arthur Mugisha. 14. Does recreational hunting conflict with photo-tourism? Richard Davies, Kas Hamman and Hector Magome. Part 5 Governance. 15. When does hunting contribute to conservation & rural development? Bill Wall and Brian Child. 16. Recreational hunting and sustainable wildlife use in North America Shane Patrick Mahoney. 17. The development of a recreational hunting industry and its relationship with conservation in southern Africa Vernon R. Booth and David H.M. Cumming. 18. The influence of corruption on the conduct of recreational hunting N. Leader-Williams, R.D. Baldus and R.J. Smith. Part 6 Regulation and Certification. 19. Regulation and recreational hunting Alison M. Rosser. 20. The application of certification to hunting: a case for simplicity Brian Child and Bill Wall. Conclusion. 21. Conservation, Livelihoods and Recreational Hunting: Issues and Strategies William M Adams, Barney Dickson, Holly Dublin and Jon Hutton. Index
£73.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Animalkind
Book SynopsisBy exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales Trade Review“Animalkind targets generally educated audiences with an interest in the field ... and though [it] reads more like a trade offering than textbook, [it] would be suitable for a continuing education class or cafe-style seminar/salon.” (Society & Animals, 1 May 2015) "You may not agree with her conclusions, but Animalkind contains thoughtprovoking, careful, articulate philosophy . . . This book would be useful for courses in applied ethics or simply for anyone interested in addressing challenging arguments regarding animal welfare and advocacy." (Philosophy in Review, 1 August 2011) "The book is excellent reading for those with no prior exposure to the relevant philosophical literature and could be used for a portion of an introductory level course in contemporary moral issues." (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, October 2010)"Jean Kazez's 2010 book Animalkind: What We Owe To Animals manages to breath a bit of fresh air into many of the debates over our ethical duties and commitments toward other animals." (Between the Species, August 2010) "Kazez has a superb, easy style, and is in full command of the material, at least in terms of the facts....... The book has a strong and welcome personal flavour, enhanced by many interesting anecdotes and asides." (The Philosopher, September 2010) "Animalkind is a wonderful text for those who want to make an intelligent historical argument for the ethical treatment of animals but don't necessarily know how to go about it." (VegNews, October 2010) "Kazez has many highly plausible things to say. The fascinating spectrum of animal capacities is brought to the fore, and the reader is quickly convinced that even if they are instinctual, animals are also highly cognitive creatures, capable of thinking, feeling and awareness. The arguments she presents are intelligent and convincing. Kazez writes in an enjoyable and accessible fashion, and wit and humour are used generously. Combined with many fruitful arguments, this makes the book a good read for anybody curious about whether it is, indeed, morally justifiable to eat one animal and love another." (Times Higher Education, April 2010) "Recent philosophers say that animals are like us ... and we must therefore treat them with the respect owed to human beings. Jean Kazez explores a middle path between these views in her book, Animalkind. Animals aren’t just things ... we have to treat them with all due respect ... .It's complicated, and you have to think things through carefully, case by case. Kazez takes the world’s ragged edges seriously. The result is a readable, compelling, and thought-provoking account of our difficult relationship to animals. Kazez sees many shades of grey, all the while guided by a certain notion of respect. Kazez knows that we struggle to be good,and it’s not an all-or-nothing affair. It’s the effort of a philosopher doing honest work in the world." (The Philosopher's Magazine, March 2010) "What's the right way to look at animals? Kazez ... examines this moral dichotomy in the new entry in Blackwell's Public Philosophyseries. In examining the human-animal divide in indigenous myth and in philosophers' thoughts ... .Kazez brings the reader to a central question: are humans and animals on two different moral planes? In well-written prose, the author navigates the minefields of different philosophers' takes on the value of animals and of whether or not people and animals are of equal value. What difference does it make to save one individual animal or for one person to decided to follow a vegetarian lifestyle? With a well-annotated bibliography, this is an excellent place to begin a trek through the thorny issue of animal rights." (Booklist, February 2010) "In this cogently argued book, Kazez explores how we should treat other animals. The central theme is respect. Kazez takes a fresh, often funny, look at difficult issues." (BBC Wildlife Magazine, February 2010) "Presents a thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals." (TSO, January 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Wondering in Alaska. Part I: Before. 1. The Myth of Consent 2. The Order of Things. Part II: The Nature of the Beast. 3. Animal Consciousness. 4. Dumb Brutes? Part III: All Due Respect. 5. The Lives of Animals. 6. Caveman Ethics. Part IV: Moral Disorders. 7. Going, Going, Wrong. 8. Science and Survival. Part V: Next. 9. Vanishing Animals. 10. The Endless Story. Annotated Sources. Acknowledgments. Index.
£73.10
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Animalkind
Book SynopsisBy exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales Trade Review“There is another pair of books that provide introductory overviews of animal ethics: Animalkind and Animals Like Usboth target generally educated audiences with an interest in the field—the former appears in a “public philosophy” series and the latter in a series on “practical ethics”; and though they read more like trade offerings than textbooks, either would be suitable for a continuing education class or cafe-style seminar/salon.” (Society & Animals, 1 May 2015) "You may not agree with her conclusions, but Animalkind contains thoughtprovoking, careful, articulate philosophy . . . This book would be useful for courses in applied ethics or simply for anyone interested in addressing challenging arguments regarding animal welfare and advocacy." (Philosophy in Review, 1 August 2011) "The book is excellent reading for those with no prior exposure to the relevant philosophical literature and could be used for a portion of an introductory level course in contemporary moral issues." (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, October 2010)"Jean Kazez's 2010 book Animalkind: What We Owe To Animals manages to breath a bit of fresh air into many of the debates over our ethical duties and commitments toward other animals." (Between the Species, August 2010) "Kazez has a superb, easy style, and is in full command of the material, at least in terms of the facts....... The book has a strong and welcome personal flavour, enhanced by many interesting anecdotes and asides." (The Philosopher, September 2010) "Animalkind is a wonderful text for those who want to make an intelligent historical argument for the ethical treatment of animals but don't necessarily know how to go about it." (VegNews, October 2010) "Kazez has many highly plausible things to say. The fascinating spectrum of animal capacities is brought to the fore, and the reader is quickly convinced that even if they are instinctual, animals are also highly cognitive creatures, capable of thinking, feeling and awareness. The arguments she presents are intelligent and convincing. Kazez writes in an enjoyable and accessible fashion, and wit and humour are used generously. Combined with many fruitful arguments, this makes the book a good read for anybody curious about whether it is, indeed, morally justifiable to eat one animal and love another." (Times Higher Education, April 2010) "Recent philosophers say that animals are like us ... and we must therefore treat them with the respect owed to human beings. Jean Kazez explores a middle path between these views in her book, Animalkind. Animals aren’t just things ... we have to treat them with all due respect ... .It's complicated, and you have to think things through carefully, case by case. Kazez takes the world’s ragged edges seriously. The result is a readable, compelling, and thought-provoking account of our difficult relationship to animals. Kazez sees many shades of grey, all the while guided by a certain notion of respect. Kazez knows that we struggle to be good,and it’s not an all-or-nothing affair. It’s the effort of a philosopher doing honest work in the world." (The Philosopher's Magazine, March 2010) "What's the right way to look at animals? Kazez ... examines this moral dichotomy in the new entry in Blackwell's Public Philosophy series. In examining the human-animal divide in indigenous myth and in philosophers' thoughts ... .Kazez brings the reader to a central question: are humans and animals on two different moral planes? In well-written prose, the author navigates the minefields of different philosophers' takes on the value of animals and of whether or not people and animals are of equal value. What difference does it make to save one individual animal or for one person to decided to follow a vegetarian lifestyle? With a well-annotated bibliography, this is an excellent place to begin a trek through the thorny issue of animal rights." (Booklist, February 2010) "In this cogently argued book, Kazez explores how we should treat other animals. The central theme is respect. Kazez takes a fresh, often funny, look at difficult issues." (BBC Wildlife Magazine, February 2010) "Presents a thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals." (TSO, January 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Wondering in Alaska. Part I: Before. 1. The Myth of Consent 2. The Order of Things. Part II: The Nature of the Beast. 3. Animal Consciousness. 4. Dumb Brutes? Part III: All Due Respect. 5. The Lives of Animals. 6. Caveman Ethics. Part IV: Moral Disorders. 7. Going, Going, Wrong. 8. Science and Survival. Part V: Next. 9. Vanishing Animals. 10. The Endless Story. Annotated Sources. Acknowledgments. Index.
£26.08
Johns Hopkins University Press Wildlife in Airport Environments
Book SynopsisS. Department of AgricultureTrade ReviewThe authors did an outstanding job in collecting, analyzing, and organizing current best management practices for aviation wildlife management. I recommend Wildlife in Airport Environments to wildlife professionals and airport managers as the basis for science-based wildlife control programs. -- Nick Atwell Animal Behaviour I believe that the book should be read by airport managers, wildlife damage specialists, and wildlife professionals and students in general. -- Russ Reidinger Journal of Wildlife Management If a book like this had been available some years ago when I started my research on wildlife strikes as a human-wildlife conflict issue, it would have saved me a lot of time -- Cecilia Soldatini Journal of Field OrnithologyTable of ContentsWildlife in Airport Environments Chapter 1. The History of Wildlife Strikes and Management at AirportsPart I: Wildlife Management TechniquesChapter 2. Behavior and Physiology in the Development and Application of Visual Deterrents at AirportsChapter 3. Effectiveness of Chemical Repellents in Managing Birds at AirportsChapter 4. Tactile and Auditory Repellents to Reduce Wildlife Hazards to AircraftChapter 5. Excluding Mammals from AirportsChapter 6. Wildlife Translocation as a Management Alternative at AirportsChapter 7. Population Management to Reduce the Risk of Wildlife–Aircraft CollisionsPart II: Managing ResourcesChapter 8. Identifi cation and Management of Wildlife Food Resources at AirportsChapter 9. Managing Airport Stormwater to Reduce Attraction to WildlifeChapter 10. Managing Turfgrass to Reduce Wildlife Hazards at AirportsChapter 11. Wildlife Conservation and Alternative Land Uses at AirportsPart III: Wildlife Monitoring Chapter 12. Understanding Animal Movements at and Near AirportsChapter 13. Radar Technology to Monitor Hazardous Birds at AirportsChapter 14. Avian Survey Methods for Use at AirportsChapter 15. Conclusions and Future DirectionsAppendix. Regulations for Wildlife Management at AirportsIndex
£67.00
National Geographic Society Loyal
Book SynopsisFor those who loved Devoted and Unlikely Heroes, this treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes.
£12.86
National Geographic Society The Wisdom of Wolves
Book SynopsisFrom the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike. For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior. Each chapter exemplifies a principle, such as kindness, teamwork, playfulness, respect, curiosity, and compassion. Their heartfelt stories combine into a thought-provoking meditation on the values shared between the human and the animal world. Occasional photographs bring the wolves and their behaviors into absorbing focus.
£13.49
Thorndike Press Large Print Fuzz
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£35.99
University of Massachusetts Press Going Wild: Hunting, Animal Rights and the
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1994, this is an examination of the ways in which different conceptions of nature shape our responses to specific environmental issues. In this revised edition, Jan E. Dizard adds a new chapter, updating the controversy over the state-managed deer hunt at the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts, and placing it in a broader national context.
£999.99
Hampton Roads Publishing Co What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and
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£13.29
Lantern Books,US Peace to All Beings: Veggie Soup for the Chickens
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£15.29
Lantern Books,US Canines in the Classroom: Raising Humane Children
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£15.29
Lantern Books,US Terrorists or Freedom Fighters: Reflections on
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£21.60
Lantern Books,US The Great Compassion: Buddhism and Animal Rights
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£17.09
Lantern Publishing & Media The Holocaust and the Henmaids Tale
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£24.00
Lantern Books,US The Longest Struggle: Animal Advocacy from
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£17.09
Lantern Books,US Animal Activist's Handbook: Maximizing Our
Book SynopsisMatt Ball and Bruce Friedrich take the plight of the world''s animals seriously and have dedicated their lives to ending their suffering. THE ANIMAL ACTIVIST''S HANDBOOK argues that meaning in life is to be found, quite simply, in turning away from the futile pursuit of "more" and focusing instead on leaving the planet a better place than you found it. The critical component of creating a better world for all is thoughtful, deliberate and dedicated activism that takes suffering seriously. The authors build a ground-up case for reasoned, impassioned and joyous activism that makes the most difference possible and suggest a variety of ways to live a meaningful life through effective and efficient advocacy.
£12.59
Lantern Books,US Social Creatures: A Human and Animal Studies
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Lantern Books,US Creatures of the Same God: Explorations in Animal
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Lantern Books,US The Philosophy of Animal Rights: A Brief
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Lantern Books,US Call to Compassion: Religious Perspectives on
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Lantern Books,US Understanding Animal Abuse: A Sociological
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Lantern Books,US Humans, Animals, and Society: An Introduction to
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Lantern Books,US Terrorization of Dissent: Corporate Repression,
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Lantern Books,US Oxen at the Intersection: A Collision
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Lantern Books,US Cash Cow: Ten Myths About the Dairy Industry
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Lantern Books,US Captive
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Lantern Books,US For the Birds: From Exploitation to Liberation:
Book SynopsisFor thirty years, Karen Davis has been advocating for, writing about and studying the world of chickens and other domesticated fowl. As the founder and director of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has done more than perhaps anyone to reveal the complex and socially rich lives of birds. Her writing - intellectually rigorous, passionate, erudite and witty - brings fully to the fore the great injustices we have perpetrated on these intelligent and loving creatures. FOR THE BIRDS showcases Davis''s three decades of popular and academic work. She tells the story of how she became an advocate and the many individual birds she has known and whose lives and deaths have deepened her commitment to seeking their freedom from suffering. Stirring, provocative and brilliantly written, FOR THE BIRDS illuminates one woman''s enduring quest to change our perceptions of those animals we routinely confine, abuse and kill by the billions.
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Lantern Books,US Tongue-Tied: Breaking the Language Barrier to
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Lantern Books,US The Clean Pet Food Revolution: How Better Pet
Book SynopsisDid you know that a quarter of all the meat consumed in the United States is eaten by pets? That''s the equivalent to the amount devoured by 26 million Americans and it makes U.S. cats and dogs equal to the fifth largest country in terms of animal protein consumption. Yet the impact pet food has on the environment and climate change, how healthy or necessary it is for our animal companions or how it has an impact on the welfare of the farmed animals who become that food are barely known or ignored - even by animal lovers! THE CLEAN PET FOOD REVOLUTION lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a "natural" diet for pets, its shocking record on animal welfare and its devastating effect on the environment and climate change. The book explodes myths about "grain-free" diets, protein intake and what our pets "want." Finally, it gives details of the many exciting scientific developments in alternative proteins - whether from plants, fungi, insects or cell-based meat products - that promise, not only to change completely what we feed our cats and dogs, but, also, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, end farmed-animal slaughter and make our pets healthier. Written by specialists in veterinary science, biotech and animal welfare, THE CLEAN PET FOOD REVOLUTION is a thoroughly researched and compellingly written excoriation of an unsustainable present and a fascinating glimpse of future possibilities.
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Lantern Books,US The Cowgirl and the Racehorse: A Recovery
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