Through the use of primary source documents, readers can learn about key opinions and legislation in the important field of animal rights and welfare-a current and highly relevant topic.
The debate about our treatment of nonhuman animals has been traditionally dominated by moral philosophers, and the crucially important role of politics has been hitherto neglected.
A detailed exploration of the variety of threats that endangered species are facing around the world, whether they are due to human impact or so-called natural causes.
An engaging and at times sobering look at the coexistence of humans and animals in the 21st century and how their sometimes disparate needs affect environments, politics, economies, and culture worldwide.
'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.
Including the work of 12 authors from institutions such as Colorado State University, Frostburg State University, Michigan State University, Salisbury University, Texas Woman's University, University of Birmingham, University of California; Irvine, University of California; Merced, and William Jessup University, Rocklin; California, the collection of essays explores the broad range of animals who share our planet and attempts to recognize our responsibility as humans to take their interests seriously.
Animal Minds, Animal Souls, Animal Rights explores the thinking of philosophers and theologians about controversies concerning animal consciousness and animal rights.
Underdogs looks into the rapidly growing initiative to provide veterinary care to underserved communities in North Carolina and Costa Rica and how those living in or near poverty respond to these forms of care.
Most livestock in America currently live in cramped and unhealthy confinement, have few stable social relationships with humans or others of their species, and finish their lives by being transported and killed under stressful conditions.
Sunday Times Bestseller'Passionate and well-researched' Tatler'A must-read' IndependentA social history of Labradors, and how they have become the world's most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle.
Aquest llibre ofereix una mirada poderosa i absorbent a allò que la psicòloga social Melanie Joy anomena carnisme, el sistema de creences invisible que ens condiciona a menjar certs animals tot i que mai ens passaria pel cap menjar-ne d'altres.
Este libro relata el encuentro de Sandra —una orangutana— con Helena, una jueza muy valiente que dice que la orangutana merece una vida digna, y que su bienestar importa.
- Una exploración fascinante de la inteligencia y la emoción de los animales, con textos que invitan a pensar, reflexiones sorprendentes e imágenes asombrosas.
Impulskontrolle und Frustrationstoleranz beim Hund: Mit vielfältigen Übungen die unverzichtbaren Schlüsselkompetenzen trainieren und zu einem rundum entspannten Mensch-Hund-Alltag gelangen Fällt es Ihrem Hund schwer, sich trotz Ablenkung an Ihre Befehle zu halten?
This book represents a condensed and focused outline of the framework of "e;Guerrilla Compassion"e; that is dedicated for Vegan activists and advocates and anyone who wants to understand exactly the nature of the playing field and how we can definitely claim victory in the information wars.
This timely and innovative book explores the implications of human tourism, leisure, hospitality, and events for all animals, blending emergent thoughts relating to posthumanism, animalcentrism, and relationality to expand on how we see our relations with nonhuman animals and our obligations to them.
This timely and innovative book explores the implications of human tourism, leisure, hospitality, and events for all animals, blending emergent thoughts relating to posthumanism, animalcentrism, and relationality to expand on how we see our relations with nonhuman animals and our obligations to them.
Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans.
Environmentalist, independent researcher and author, Gareth Patterson has spent his entire adult life working tirelessly for the greater protection of African wildlife and, more particularly, for that of the lion.
Environmentalist, independent researcher and author, Gareth Patterson has spent his entire adult life working tirelessly for the greater protection of African wildlife and, more particularly, for that of the lion.
Cartas a mis ovejas es un viaje ágil e íntimo, narrado en forma epistolar, a través de la vida de una mujer que vive en las Montañas Azules, en Australia, con sus cuatro ovejas rescatadas.
This book provides the first exploration of panda fandom, a term denoting the community built upon the deep and intimate emotional connections between fans and giant pandas.
This book provides the first exploration of panda fandom, a term denoting the community built upon the deep and intimate emotional connections between fans and giant pandas.
In England and Wales, the controversial decision was made to add American XL Bully-type dogs to the prohibited breeds list of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
