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Animal Rights: History and Scope of a Radical Social Movement

by Harold D. Guither

Pages: 274

Contributors: Harold D. Guither

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press

Place of Publication: Carbondale, IL

Publication Year: 1998

Subjects: Animal Rights,Animal Welfare--Moral And Ethical Aspects

Table of Contents

Title Page

Title Page: History and Scope Movement of a Radical Social Movement

Publication/Copyright Page

Contents

Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acronyms

1: The Evolution of Animal Welfare and Animal Rights

2: A Changing Philosophy For Human and Animal Relationships

3: A imal Welfare in Europe

4: Reformists and Abolitionists: Organizations and Their Leaders

5: A Profile of Animal Rights Activists

6: The Debate Over Animals In Research, Testing, and Teaching

7: Intensive Animal Production: Efficient, Low-Cost Food Or A Violation of Animals' Rights?

8: Expanding the Crusade For Animal Rights

9: Vegetarianism and Animal Rights

10: The Professions: Conflicts and Controversies

11: The Emerging Counterforce: Animal Interest Groups, Scientists, and Consumers React

12: Animal Protection in Congress

13: Freedom of Expression Out of Control

14: Seeking Legal Rights For Animals

15: Financing Animal Rights and Animal Welfare Activities

16: Resolving Conflict: Hopes or Dreams?

Appendixes

Appendix 1: Who's Who in Animal Rights and Animal Welfare In The United States

Appendix 2: Animal Bill of Rights

Appendix 3: Chronology of Animal Welfare In Europe, 1964-1995

Appendix 4: Chronology of the Silver Spring Monkeys

Appendix 5: Successful National Legislation For Animal Welfare

Appendix 6: Direct Actions by Us Animal Rights Activists

Appendix 7: The Bobby Berosini Orangutans Case

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Vita

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