Animals matter : a biologist explains why we should treat animals with compassion and respect
by Marc Bekoff.
- Boston : Shambhala Pub., 2007.
- 202 p.
Table of Contents : Chapter 1. The ABC'S of animal well-being and protection Chapter 2. Animals in a human world Chapter 3. Making decisions about animal use : who should be spared and who should be sacrificed? Chapter 4. Animal sentience : do animals experience pain, anxiety, and suffering? Chapter 5. Animal rights and animal welfare Chapter 6. Utilitarianism : trying to balance the costs and benefits of using animals Chapter 7. Species, individuals, and the reintroduction of wolves : who counts? Chapter 8. Zoos, wildlife theme parks, and aquariums : should humans hold other animals captive? Chapter 9. Should humans interfere in the lives of animals? Chapter 10. Alternatives to eating animals Chapter 11. Poisons, eye shadow, and fur : using animals for product testing and clothing Chapter 12. Dissection and vivisection : we don't need to cut animals to learn about life Chapter 13. Where to go from here? : we are the key to the future Chapter 14. Twelve millennial mantras Index