Description
Companion Animal Ethics explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions. Scholarly but still written in an accessible and engaging style. It also explores problems associated with animals sharing human lifestyles and homes, such as obesity, behavior issues, selective breeding, over-treatment, abandonment, euthanasia and environmental impacts. Key features include: – Considers the idea of animal companionship and why it should matter ethically; – offers insights into practical ways of improving ethical standards relating to animal companions. The authors draw on a wide range of disciplines, including history, psychology, ethical and political theory, and the veterinary, behavioural and social sciences to underpin their arguments. In addition, international experts are involved in co-authoring specific chapters to ensure that the ebook is supported by the latest scientific findings. 286 p.
Series: UFAW Animal Welfare Series
- Peter Sandøe. Professor of Bioethics. University of Copenhagen (Denmark).
- Sandra Corr. Reader in Veterinary Surgery. University of Nottingham (UK).
- Clare Palmer. Professor of Philosophy. Texas A&M University (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2015-08 – Wiley-Blackwell; Copyright © 2016 by Universities Federation for Animal Welfare.
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