The Animal Ethics Reader

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<P>The Animal Ethics Reader is an acclaimed anthology containing both classic and contemporary readings, making it ideal for anyone coming to the subject for the first time. It provides a thorough introduction to the central topics, controversies and ethical dilemmas surrounding the treatment of animals, covering a wide range of contemporary issues, such as animal activism, genetic engineering, and environmental ethics.</P><P></P><P>The extracts are arranged thematically under the following clear headings: </P><UL><P><LI>Theories of Animal Ethics</LI><P></P><P><LI>Nonhuman Animal Experiences</LI><P></P><P><LI>Primates and Cetaceans</LI><P></P><P><LI>Animals for Food</LI><P></P><P><LI>Animal Experimentation</LI><P></P><P><LI>Animals and Biotechnology</LI><P></P><P><LI>Ethics and Wildlife</LI><P></P><P><LI>Zoos and Aquariums</LI><P></P><P><LI>Animal Companions</LI><P></P><P><LI>Animal Law and Animal Activism</LI><P></P></UL><P>Readings from leading experts in the field including Peter Si