{"product_id":"animal-rights-and-welfare-lawrence-baker-9781610699426","title":"Animal Rights and Welfare: A Documentary and Reference Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough the use of primary source documents, readers can learn about key opinions and legislation in the important field of animal rights and welfare--a current and highly relevant topic.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Rights and Welfare: A Documentary and Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e addresses a broad range of key topics within the subject of animal rights and welfare, including zoos, animal testing, philosophy regarding the treatment of animals, and practical measures instituted to protect animals, supplying readers with an impartial and authoritative resource for understanding the history of animal rights and the issues that dominate discussions about animal rights. Organized chronologically, the book discusses topics such as animal rights within the context of hunting for food, pelts, and other body parts, as well as for recreation; working animals; animals used for education or scientific and medical research; animals in the fashion and entertainment industries; and the food industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text provides reproductions of dozens of carefully selected primary documents from the time of Aristotle (B.C.) to present day to engage readers and provide opportunities for them to apply their critical thinking and analysis skills. The text of each document is introduced by a headnote to place it in context and concludes with analysis that details its significance and clarifies specific passages when needed. Each document or excerpt is followed by a full citation of the document.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lawrence W. Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1610699424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610699426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.40w x 1.20d","brand":"Lawrence W. Baker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44052552450303,"sku":"9781610699426","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_422f64c1-4c7c-4252-af99-56c43622f613.jpg?v=1685019460","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/animal-rights-and-welfare-lawrence-baker-9781610699426","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}