Description
Book Synopsisa rational examination of the politics and economics of animal welfare builds on the scientific and philosophical work done to date written with the non-welfare specialist in mind.
Trade Review"The earnest tone, completeness of the spectrum of animal uses discussed, and the simplicity and clarity of the prose and drawings all make this volume a good one to recommend to people who work with animals and need a quick primer in welfare. And readers who often encounter such animal workers might want to get a few extra copies to hand out."
Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics
Table of ContentsPreface vi
Dedication viii
Chapter 1 Noah’s New Ark: Why should we do anything? 1
Chapter 2 Humans, animals and machines: Understanding animal welfare 19
Chapter 3 One big happy family: Differences between animals 45
Chapter 4 To have and to hold: Keeping and killing animals 65
Chapter 5 Made in our image: Selection and modification of animals 87
Chapter 6 Home is where the heart is: Housing and environments 113
Chapter 7 Give and take: Animal treatment 129
Chapter 8 Buying power: Individual action 149
Chapter 9 Votes and lobbies: Action by society 167
Appendix Some useful addresses 186
Index 188
