Isbn: 9780826494047 - animal rights and wrongs (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A revised and improved edition of a book in continuing demand. Do animals have rights? If not, do we have duties towards them? If so, what duties? These and a myriad of other issues are discussed in this brilliantly argued book, published in association with the leading think-tank Demos. Why are animal-rights groups so keen to protect the rights of badgers and foxes but not of rats mice or even humans? How can we bridge the growing gap between rural producers and urban consumers? Why is raising animals for fur more heinous than raising them for their meat? Are we as human beings driving other species either to extinction or to a state of dependency? This paperback edition is fully updated with new chapters on the livestoick crisis, fishing and BSE and a layman's guide introduction to philosophical concepts, the book presents a radical respponse to the defenders of animal rights and a challenge to those who think that because they are kind to their pets, they are therefore good news for animals.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. pp. 220 20:B&W 5 x 8 in or 203 x 127 mm Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 206 pages. 7.00x4.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some light tanning due to age. Pages in unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2000, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Animal Rights and Wrongs Book by Roger ScrutonThis book examines debates about animal rights and human relationships with other species. It asks why animal-rights groups may defend badgers and foxes while giving less attention to rats, mice or humans; how to bridge the widening gap between rural producers and urban consumers; and why raising animals for fur is treated as more objectionable than raising them for meat. It also considers whether human activity is driving other species towards extinction or dependence. The discussion covers the livestock crisis, fishing and BSE. It includes a layman?s guide to philosophical concepts and presents a radical response to defenders of animal rights. The book also challenges the view that kindness to pets necessarily makes people beneficial to animals more broadly. (LL).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A revised and improved edition of a book in continuing demand.Do animals have rights If not, do we have duties towards them If so, what duties These are myariad other issues are discussed in this brilliantly argued book, published in association with the leading think-tank Demos.Why are animal-rights groups so keen to protect the rights of badgers and foxes but not of rats mice or even humans How can we bridge the growing gap between rural producers and urban consumers Why is raising animals for fur more heinous than raising them for their meat Are we as human beings driving other species either to extinction or to a state of dependency This paperback edition is fully updated with new chapters on the livestoick crisis, fishing and BSE and a layman's guide introduction to philosophical concepts, the book presents a radical respponse to the defenders of animal rights and a challenge to those who think that because they are kind to their pets, they are therefore good news for animals.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Do animals have rights? If not, do we have duties towards them? If so, what duties? These and other issues are discussed in this book. It includes chapters on the livestock crisis, fishing, BSE and a layman s introduction to philosophical concepts. It prese.