Zoos and Animal Rights (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415050579)

First Published in 2004. Zoos and animal rights would appear to be in conflict, yet Stephen Bostock argues that this need not and should not be so. Examining the diverse ethical and technical issues involved, including human cruelty, human domination over animals outside their natural habitat, and the nature of wild and domestic animals, Bostock analyzes areas in which misconceptions abound. A timely and controversial book, it explores the long history of zoos, as well as current philosophical debates, to argue for a controversial view of their role in the modern world. Anyone concerned with humanity's relationship with other animals and the natural world should find this a thought-provoking book.

Author: Stephen St C. Bostock
ISBN-10: 041505057X
ISBN-13: 9780415050579
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 07/22/1993
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d