Ethics and animals : an introduction / Lori Gruen.

"In this fresh and comprehensive introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage critically and empathetically reflect on our treatment of other animals. In clear and accessible language, Gru...

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Uniform Title:Cambridge applied ethics.
Main Author: Gruen, Lori
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Series:Cambridge applied ethics.
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Physical Description:xvi, 233 pages ; 25 cm.
Format: Book
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"In this fresh and comprehensive introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage critically and empathetically reflect on our treatment of other animals. In clear and accessible language, Gruen provides a survey of the issues central to human-animal relations and a reasoned new perspective on current key debates in the field. She analyses and explains a range of theoretical positions and poses challenging questions that directly encourage readers to hone their ethical reasoning skills and to develop a defensible position about their own practices. Her book will be an invaluable resource for students in a wide range of disciplines including ethics, environmental studies, veterinary science, women's studies, and the emerging field of animal studies and is an engaging account of the subject for general readers with no prior background in philosophy"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:HV4708 .G78 2011
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780521888998
0521888999
9780521717731 (pbk.)
0521717736 (pbk.)