Animals and Science: A Guide to the Debates (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576072462)

Animals and Science examines the debates, from the Renaissance to the present, surrounding issues of animal rights, consciousness, and self-awareness.

Animals and Science examines what science has (and has not) taught us about the nature of nonhuman animals and explores the moral, religious, social, and scientific implications of those teachings. It shows how the scientific study of animals, especially their cognitive abilities, has transformed our understanding of them. Animals and Science traces our evolving understanding of animal pain and considers its moral relevance to humans. It discusses Darwin's belief-shattering notion that species differences are not absolute, then traces its impact to the present day.

Ultimately, Animals and Science is about the nature of science--the kinds of questions science can and cannot answer, and the role of theory in shaping the interpretation of evidence.

Author: Niall Shanks
ISBN-10: 1576072460
ISBN-13: 9781576072462
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2002
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 10.34h x 7.14w x 1.44d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 106
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2003 pg. 621