The Animal Ethics Reader is the first comprehensive, state-of-the-art anthology of readings on this substantial
area of study and interest. A subject that regularly captures the headlines, the book is designed to appeal to
anyone interested in tracing the history of the subject, as well as providing a powerful insight into the debate
as it has developed. The recent wealth of material published in this area has not, until now, been collected in
one volume. Readings are arranged thematically, carefully presenting a balanced representation of the subject as
it stands. It will be essential reading for students taking a course in the subject as well as being of considerable
interest to the general reader.
Articles are arranged under the following headings: Theories of Animal Ethics; Animal Capacities; Animals for Food;
Animal Experimentation; Genetic Engineering of Animals; Ethics and Wildlife; Zoos, Aquaria, and Animals in Entertainment;
Companion Animals; Legal Rights for Animals.
Readings from leading experts in the field including Peter Singer, Mary Midgley and Bernard Rollin are featured
as well as selections from Donald Griffin, Mark Bekoff, Jane Goodall, Raymond Frey, Barbara Orlans, Tom Regan,
and Baird Callicott. There is an emphasis on balancing classic and contemporary readings with a view to presenting
debates as they stand at this point in time.
Each chapter is introduced by the editors and study questions feature at the end. The foreword has been written
by Bernard Rollin.