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. Animal
Rights and Welfare: A Documentary and Reference Guide addresses a
broad range of key topics within the subject of animal rights and
welfare, including zoos, animal testing, philosophy regarding the
treatment of animals, and practical measures instituted to protect
animals, supplying readers with an impartial and authoritative
resource for understanding the history of animal rights and the
issues that dominate discussions about animal rights. Organized
chronologically, the book discusses topics such as animal rights
within the context of hunting for food, pelts, and other body
parts, as well as for recreation; working animals; animals used for
education or scientific and medical research; animals in the
fashion and entertainment industries; and the food industry. The
text provides reproductions of dozens of carefully selected primary
documents from the time of Aristotle (B.C.) to present day to
engage readers and provide opportunities for them to apply their
critical thinking and analysis skills. The text of each document is
introduced by a headnote to place it in context and concludes with
analysis that details its significance and clarifies specific
passages when needed. Each document or excerpt is followed by a
full citation of the document. Provides extensive coverage of a
variety of topics, ranging from historic events and information to
the latest developments in the field of animal rights and welfare
Presents an impartial, balanced representation of various
political/moral perspectives on the issues in animals rights and
welfare Offers primary source material-such as the Wild Horse Annie
Act of 1959-that enables readers to review the exact text of
important legislation Gives readers the resources to draw their own
informed conclusions by providing opposing perspectives on
often-polarizing animal rights and welfare issues, such as the
morality of using animals for industrial and medical research,
restoring wolves to former hunting grounds, and keeping highly
intelligent dolphins and Orcas in captivity Includes supplemental
material that provides additional context
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