The Ethics of Captivity
Author | : Lori Gruen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199978007 |
ISBN-13 | : 019997800X |
Rating | : 4/5 (00X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ethics of Captivity written by Lori Gruen and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though conditions of captivity vary widely for humans and for other animals, there are common ethical themes that imprisonment raises. This volume brings together scholars, scientists, and sanctuary workers to address these issues in fifteen new essays. The first section contains chapters written by those with expert knowledge about particular conditions of captivity. The second contains chapters by philosophers and social theorists that reflect on the social, political, and ethical issues raised by captivity.