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336 Pages·2008·2.4 MB·English
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by David G. Fraser| 2008| 336 pages| 2.4| English

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and “This is a delightful book, full of interesting aspects of animal welfare. An excellent guide to the academic study of animal welfare science. and “–Marian Stamp Dawkins, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford and “Understanding Animal Welfare: The Science in its Cultural Context and ” takes a completely fresh and thought-provoking approach. It is essential reading for anyone interested, studying or currently working in the fascinating field of animal welfare science. David Fraser places modern-day welfare issues within their historical framework by tracing the evolving ideas that led to current thinking. He also highlights some intriguing issues relating to the contradiction inherent in the term ‘animal welfare science’ and the practical problem of how to assess emotional states in animals.Special features: Encompasses ideas from a variety of disciplines to give a broad perspective of the topic. Discusses methods of measuring animal welfare and their strengths and limitations. Examines contemporary debates and applications of the science to policy issues… and “. an impressive historical narrative of the genesis and growth of animal welfare as a scientific discipline…. The book will be invaluable for anyone involved with animal welfare issues on an academic level or those involved with the integration of these principles into current care and handling issues facing agriculture, companion, laboratory, wild, or zoo animals. and “–Carolyn L. Stull, PhD, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis and “Fraser offers insights only possible from someone with his considerable experience and understanding. and “–Dr. Chris Sherwin, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of BristolThis book is part of the UFAW Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This major series of books produced in collaboration between UFAW (The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare), and Wiley-Blackwell provides an authoritative source of information on worldwide developments, current thinking and best practice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. For details of all of the titles in the series see www.wiley.com go ufaw.

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Author:David G. Fraser
Publication Year:2008
ISBN:9781405136952
Pages:336
Language:English
File Size:2.4
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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