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Sentience - the ability to feel, perceive and experience - is central to the animal welfare debate as it raises the question of whether animals experience suffering in life and death. This book explores and answers these questions in an objective way, based on the latest researc…

Beginning with an introduction to sentience, the book investigates why we are so interested in sentience; when, as a species, humans became sentient; and how it has changed over time. The book defines aspects of sentience such as consciousness, memory and emotions, and discusses…

'The Animal Ethics Reader' is an acclaimed anthology containing both classic and contemporary readings, making it ideal for anyone coming to the subject for the first time. It provides a thorough introduction to the central topics, controversies and ethical dilemmas surrounding …

This book is devoted to the welfare of invertebrates, which make up 99% of animal species on earth. Addressing animal welfare, we do not often think of invertebrates; in fact we seldom consider them to be deserving of welfare evaluation. And yet we should. Welfare is a broad con…

While it is generally accepted that animal welfare matters morally, it is less clear how to morally evaluate the ending of an animal's life. It seems to matter for the animal whether it experiences pain or pleasure, or enjoyment or suffering. But does it also matter for the anim…

First holistic introductory text in the field of animal studies Addresses complex scholarly questions in accessible and jargon-free writing, making the book appropriate for both experts and new students Discusses both practical and theoretical aspects of humans' relationship to …

This resource offers a survey of the animal rights movement. The author looks at the different concerns surrounding companion animals, wild animals, research animals, work animals, and animals used for food, provides an assessment of the treatment of animals, and addresses the …