Animals and society Books

In this comprehensive guide to the Ghent Zoo, Bocquet and Campens offer readers a glimpse into the world of exotic animals. Illustrated with stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of each animal species, this book is a must-have for animal lovers...

This book addresses the question of animal rights in the context of literary criticism. Working from a committed position it asks what literary studies would look like if animal rights were taken seriously. It offers critical surveys of the main themes...

When we consider modern American animal advocacy, we often think of veganism, no-kill shelters, Internet campaigns against trophy hunting, or celebrities declaring that they would "rather go naked" than wear fur. Contemporary critics readily...

Hey, what's all this excitement about becoming vegan? For those who want to learn more about veganism but who don't have the time or inclination to wade through long articles, videos, or documentaries, Vivian Chinelli offers a perfect alternative -...

Have you always looked at the lizard, frog, or beetle in the shop and wondered if you could provide a good home for it? Have you been wanting a companion who will listen to you sing and hear about your long day? This book aims to teach you how to...

Veganism is so much more than what we eat. It's about striving to live an ethical life in a profoundly unethical world. Is being vegan difficult or is it now easier than ever? What does veganism have to do with wider struggles for social justice -...

There may be a town called Santa Catalina, but the one in this book is creation of the author. What is real and happens all over the world is the problem of dogs living on the street. They, like human beings, suffer and their life is a bit similar to the...

""Worms and Crustacea"" is a scientific book written by Alpheus Hyatt and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive study of the anatomical structures, behaviors, and habitats of worms and crustaceans. The author explores the various species of...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the protection of animals and their welfare. It's perfect for anyone interested in animal rights, conservation, or veterinary medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

Animals and Sociology challenges traditional assumptions about the nature of sociology. Sociology often centers on humans; however, other animals are everywhere in society. Kay Peggs explores the significant contribution that sociology can make to our...

Este libro es para niños y niñas, y para sus padres, por supuesto. También es para todo ser humano que alguna vez ha recibido elcariño de un ser no-humano. En estos cuentos, la Tierra aparece como un gigante atleta lleno de humanos guardianes que luchan...

Love Makes The World Go Around For Birds Too. A Blue Lake near an old Oak tree. With a White Dove setting on a branch far above the reach of human hands, for she know she will love again.

Dieses Buch untersucht das Schächten im Vergleich zu anderen Schlachtmethoden unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Humanität und Hygiene. Der Autor geht auf die Vor- und Nachteile des Schächtens ein und diskutiert das ethische Dilemma hinter dieser Praxis. Eine...

In 1890, the United States government launched an investigation into the decline of fur seals in Alaska. This comprehensive report, compiled by Henry Wood Elliot and the Committee on Claims, includes detailed information on the biology, ecology, and...

This pioneering work collects an amazing assemblage of court cases in which animals have been named as defendants--chickens, rats, field mice, bees, gnats, and (in 34 recorded instances) pigs, among others-- providing insight into such modern issues as...

This captivating book takes readers on a journey behind the scenes of a wildlife sanctuary, introducing them to the incredible animals that call it home. With stunning photography and engaging stories, author Ellen Velvin creates an unforgettable...

This book explores the question of whether or not fish can experience pain. Drawing on analogies to human and animal pain experience, as well as physiological studies of fish nervous systems, Cholmondeley-Pennell makes a compelling argument in favor of...

This book tells the inspiring story of the Victoria Street Society for the Protection of Animals from Vivisection. Founded by Frances Power Cobbe in the late 19th century, this pioneering organization played a key role in the fight against animal cruelty...

This book is a groundbreaking exposé of the cruel practice of vivisection in America in the late 19th century. Written by two pioneering animal rights activists, it details the ways in which animals were subjected to horrific experiments in the name of...

Explore the world of animals with this comprehensive compendium featuring descriptions of over three hundred species, all based on personal observations and accompanied by quotes from ancient and modern authors. With an appendix on alle, this book is a...

Report on the Alaskan Fur-Seal Fisheries provides a comprehensive study of the decline of the fur-seal population in the Alaskan region during the early 20th century. Edwin Walter Sims, along with the United States Department of Commerce and Labor,...

Through comprehensive reviews of theory and research related to animal cruelty, antisocial behaviour, and aggression, Gullone clearly demonstrates that animal cruelty behaviours are another form of antisocial behaviour, that appear right alongside human...

A gritty, in-the-trenches report on the battle over primate use in medical research, inspired by a series of articles by the author that won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992. Deborah Blum provides an unflinching look at the experiments that chimps and monkeys...

An Earth Divided: Crucified For Caring reveals the truth about the imbalance in the world where those that are cruel to animals and exploit the environment get off easy and those that fight to protect the Earth and her inhabitants are crucified...

Bovine Boddhisatva is the story of Emily the cow that escaped from the slaughterhouse in 1995.

This two-volume set of magazines, originally published in 1899 and 1900 by the National Antivivisection Society of Great Britain, contains articles and essays on a wide range of animal welfare issues. The magazine was one of the earliest and most...

This book is a collection of articles and essays written by members of the National Antivivisection Society in Great Britain. It advocates for animal rights and sheds light on the cruelty that is inflicted upon animals in the name of research.This work...

A collection of writings on animal welfare and anti-vivisection advocacy, featuring articles and reports from prominent organizations and activists. The topics covered include the ethical treatment of animals in scientific research, the use of animals in...

A powerful and compelling exposé of the practice of vivisection (animal experimentation) and its ethical implications. Besant argues that such practices are cruel and unnecessary, and calls for a more compassionate and humane approach to scientific...

A vigilante with a message. The outsider detective. A cold case they both want solved."One of the best crime mystery books I have read. ★★★★★"Amazon Bestseller. Nominated for the 2018 Ned Kelly Award.Rachael Schlank is a straight-talking...

The reality of animal experimentation and its regulation in Britain have been hidden behind a curtain of secrecy since its emergence as a political controversy in the 1870s. Public debate and political science alike have been severely hampered by a...

Animals, Equality and Democracy examines the structure of animal protection legislation and finds that it is deeply inequitable, with a tendency to favor those animals the community is most likely to see and engage with. Siobhan O'Sullivan argues that...

Throughout history, humans have raised and confined animals for food, clothing and research, trained animals for entertainment, fought animals for sport, bought and sold animals for profit, and lived with animals for companionship. The law under the...

This collection of new essays aims to address some of the most perplexing issues arising from death and dying, as well as the moral status of persons and animals. Leading scholars, including Peter Singer and Gerald Dworkin, investigate diverse topics...

Now in paperback-the ten things we must do to ensure a safe and peaceful world, from legendary environmentalist Jane Goodall and brilliant animal behaviorist, Marc Bekoff.Combining her life's work living among the chimpanzees with her spiritual...

""A Treatise On Earthquake Dangers, Causes And Palliatives"" is a book written by Thomas Rowlandson and published in 1869. The book provides a detailed analysis of earthquakes, their causes, and the measures that can be taken to mitigate their effects...

Este libro es una crónica sobre la introducción del salmón en Chile y sus implicaciones en el ecosistema. A través de datos y análisis precisos, se abordan las temáticas relacionadas con la acuicultura y la conservación del medio ambiente en este país...

This powerful book presents a compelling case for the ethical and humane treatment of all animals. Drawing on scientific research and philosophical arguments, the authors make a passionate plea for compassion and justice on behalf of our fellow creatures...

The 'Report on the Condition of the Fur-Seal Fisheries of the Pribylov Islands in 1890' was produced by the Bering Sea Tribunal of Arbitration, and authored by Henry Wood Elliott. The report examines the impact of commercial sealing on the seal...