| Description |
261 pages ; 21 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Following the premises that animals both feel and convey emotion, are capable of actions that are motivated by compassion, and exhibit attitudes of kindness and empathy, preeminent ethologist and prolific author Bekoff comprehensively posits that the time has come for humans to return the favor. Just as environmental activists advocate reducing one's carbon footprint in order to live more responsibly, Bekoff argues that expanding one's compassion footprint, that is, treating animals more humanely, can have equally beneficial consequences. Supporting current scientific research with a wide range of anecdotal evidence, Bekoff outlines six guiding principles designed to increase awareness of the deplorable conditions animals experience across a broad spectrum of activities. From food production to circus acts, drug testing to wildlife encroachment, animals have long been considered objects to be manipulated for the express pleasure and benefit of humans. Unabashedly speaking on their behalf, Bekoff presents impassioned reasons why, and explicit ways in which, such destructive behaviors should stop. |
| Subject |
Emotions in animals.
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Human-animal relationships.
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Animal behavior.
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| ISBN |
9781577316497 paperback alkaline paper |
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1577316495 paperback alkaline paper |
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