Animal Rights: History and Scope of a Radical Social MovementIn the past decade, philosopher Bernard Rollin points out, we have "witnessed a major revolution in social concern with animal welfare and the moral status of animals." Adopting the stance of a moderate, Harold Guither attempts to provide an unbiased examination of the paths and goals of the members of the animal rights movement and of its detractors. Given the level of confusion, suspicion, misunderstanding, and mistrust between the two sides, Guither admits the difficulty in locating, much less staying in, the middle of the road. The philosophical conflict, however, is fairly clear: those who resist reform, fearing that radical change in the treatment of animals will infringe on their business and property rights, versus the new activists who espouse a different set of moral and ethical obligations toward animals. From his position as a moderate, Guither presents a brief history of animal protection and the emergence of animal rights, describes the scope of the movement, and identifies major players such as Paul and Linda McCartney and organizations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that are actively involved in the movement. He concentrates on what is actually happening in the 1990s, discussing in detail the possible consequences of the current debate for those who own, use, or enjoy animals in entertainment and leisure pursuits. A reference work for students in animal sciences and veterinary medicine, the book also poses questions for philosophers, sociologists, and public policymakers as well as animal owners, animal and biomedical researchers, and manufacturers and distributors of animal equipment and supplies. |
Contents
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A Changing Philosophy for Human and Animal Relationships | 13 |
Animal Welfare in Europe | 24 |
Organizations and Their Leaders | 35 |
A Profile of Animal Rights Activists Wesley Jamison | 60 |
Tables | 71 |
The Debate over Animals in Research Testing and Teaching | 73 |
Efficient LowCost Food or a Violation of Animals Rights? | 86 |
Financing Animal Rights and Animal Welfare Activities | 177 |
Revenues Fund Balances and Assets of Major Animal RightsWelfare | 180 |
Hopes or Dreams? | 189 |
Appendixes | 201 |
Whos Who in Animal Rights and Animal Welfare in the United States | 203 |
Animal Bill of Rights | 211 |
Chronology of Animal Welfare in Europe 19641995 | 212 |
Chronology of the Silver Spring Monkeys | 216 |
Expanding the Crusade for Animal Rights | 100 |
Vegetarianism and Animal Rights | 113 |
US Meat Consumption Per Capita 19701996 | 115 |
Conflicts and Controversies | 122 |
Animal Interest Groups Scientists and Consumers React | 132 |
Animal Protection in Congress | 144 |
Freedom of Expression Out of Control | 152 |
Seeking Legal Rights for Animals | 163 |
Successful National Legislation for Animal Welfare | 219 |
Direct Actions by US Animal Rights Activists | 221 |
The Bobby Berosini Orangutans Case | 233 |
Notes | 235 |
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