Understanding Animal Welfare: An Integrated Approach

Understanding Animal Welfare: An Integrated Approach

Understanding Animal Welfare: An Integrated Approach examines the development of modern animal welfare and animal protection through influential literature published over the past fifty years. It explores major issues surrounding animal suffering caused by humans, including animal experimentation and intensive farming, while considering the historical, scientific, ethical, political, and legal dimensions of animal welfare. By reviewing influential works and related research, the book provides a broad foundation for understanding animal protection and developing informed approaches to improving animal welfare.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to modern animal welfare and protection
• Examines the history and development of animal welfare concepts
• Discusses animal experimentation and intensive farming
• Covers the scientific basis of animal welfare
• Explores applied animal ethics
• Examines the role of politics and law in protecting animals
• Reviews influential books and works that shaped the animal welfare movement
• Addresses animal suffering caused by human activities
• Provides an integrated perspective combining history, science, ethics, politics, and law
• Discusses future opportunities for improving animal welfare