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Human beings' responsibility to and for their fellow animals has become an increasingly controversial subject. This book provides a provocative overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format. Original contributions, from over 125 well-known philosophers, biologists, and psychologists in this field, create a well-balanced and multi-disciplinary work. Users will be able to examine critically the varied angles and arguments and gain a better understanding of the history and development of animal rights and animal protectionist movements around the world. Outstanding Reference Source Best Reference Source

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'This monumental work deserves a place in every reference collection.' - Library Journal

'This book contains a wealth of information useful to those involved in moral philosophy, animal behaviour, cultural studies and animal rights and welfare. The high academic standing of the contributors makes the obvious markets for this book academics and professionals. But this is an area of wide interest and public libraries would find their copies well used.' Reference Reviews 'The list of contributors reads like a Who's Who of experts in their chosen fields.' Animal Welfare

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MARC BEKOFF is professor of biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society, and a Guggenheim Fellow. CARRON A. MEANEY is a research associate at the Denver Museum of Natural History and the University of Colorado Museum.

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