| Description |
56 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Face the facts |
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Face the facts.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- What is animal welfare? -- Pain and suffering -- History of animals and people -- Growth and progress -- Animals in society -- Global viewpoint -- Wildlife -- Zoo life -- Farm animals -- Free-range farms -- Pig -- Companion animals -- Research animals -- Genetic engineering -- Arguments -- Opinions on animal welfare -- Economics of animal -- Welfare -- What is being done? -- Animal welfare laws -- International cooperation -- Campaigning for change -- Animal welfare and you -- What next? -- Facts and figures -- Further information -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
Gives an overview of the treatment and care that animals receive from humans, the potential for abuse in such areas as farming and research, and the ethics and consequences of animal abuse. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.9 2.0 71046. |
| Subject |
Animal welfare -- Juvenile literature.
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Animals -- Treatment.
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| ISBN |
0739864300 |
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9780739864302 |
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