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Author: Peter Sandøe (University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark) ,
Stine B. Christiansen (University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark) ,
Bernard E. Rollin (Colorado State University)
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 17.30cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.426kg
ISBN: 9781405151207
ISBN 10: 140515120
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 23 April 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
This book is succinct and an easy read, providing clear discussions of ethical philosophy without moralizing and emphasizing any particular viewpoint. ... The book is highly recommended. (Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, September 2009) This short book is a useful introduction to the issues regarding animal use and to the concepts and theories used in informed discussions about ethically appropriate uses. The authors adopt a 'pluralist approach,' to present 'the arguments dispassionately, and in a fair and balanced way' ... .Well researched and presents a wealth of Information. (Agriculture and Human Values, January 2009)
"""This book is succinct and an easy read, providing clear discussions of ethical philosophy without moralizing and emphasizing any particular viewpoint. ... The book is highly recommended."" (Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, September 2009) ""This short book is a useful introduction to the issues regarding animal use and to the concepts and theories used in informed discussions about ethically appropriate uses. The authors adopt a 'pluralist approach,' to present 'the arguments dispassionately, and in a fair and balanced way' ... .Well researched and presents a wealth of Information."" (Agriculture and Human Values, January 2009)"
This book is succinct and an easy read, providing clear discussions of ethical philosophy without moralizing and emphasizing any particular viewpoint. ... The book is highly recommended. (Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, September 2009) This short book is a useful introduction to the issues regarding animal use and to the concepts and theories used in informed discussions about ethically appropriate uses. The authors adopt a 'pluralist approach,' to present 'the arguments dispassionately, and in a fair and balanced way' ... .Well researched and presents a wealth of Information. (Agriculture and Human Values, January 2009)
Author Information
Peter Sandøe is trained as a philosopher and is currently professor of bioethics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Stine B. Christiansen is a DVM and MSc in applied animal behaviour and welfare and is currently doing her Ph.D. at the University of Copenhagen. Both authors have engaged in interdisciplinary research on animal ethics for a number of years. They have advised politicians on animal issues and contributed to the public debate. In addition, they have been involved in setting up and teaching a compulsory course in animal ethics for veterinary students at the University of Copenhagen.
