Animals and Science: A Guide to the Debates
| AUTHOR | Chekki, Dan A.; Shanks, Niall |
| PUBLISHER | ABC-CLIO (06/21/2002) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Animals and Science examines the debates, from the Renaissance to the present, surrounding issues of animal rights, consciousness, and self-awareness.
Animals and Science examines what science has (and has not) taught us about the nature of nonhuman animals and explores the moral, religious, social, and scientific implications of those teachings. It shows how the scientific study of animals, especially their cognitive abilities, has transformed our understanding of them. Animals and Science traces our evolving understanding of animal pain and considers its moral relevance to humans. It discusses Darwin's belief-shattering notion that species differences are not absolute, then traces its impact to the present day. Ultimately, Animals and Science is about the nature of science--the kinds of questions science can and cannot answer, and the role of theory in shaping the interpretation of evidence.
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ISBN-13:
9781576072462
ISBN-10:
1576072460
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
408
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
7.14 x 1.44 x 10.34 inches
Weight:
2.06 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Annotated,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
Science | Animal Rights
Science | General
Grade Level:
7th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
179.4
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002001504
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Animals and Science examines the debates, from the Renaissance to the present, surrounding issues of animal rights, consciousness, and self-awareness.
Animals and Science examines what science has (and has not) taught us about the nature of nonhuman animals and explores the moral, religious, social, and scientific implications of those teachings. It shows how the scientific study of animals, especially their cognitive abilities, has transformed our understanding of them. Animals and Science traces our evolving understanding of animal pain and considers its moral relevance to humans. It discusses Darwin's belief-shattering notion that species differences are not absolute, then traces its impact to the present day. Ultimately, Animals and Science is about the nature of science--the kinds of questions science can and cannot answer, and the role of theory in shaping the interpretation of evidence.
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Author:
Shanks, Niall
Niall Shanks, a native of England, earned his Ph.D. at the University of Alberta, Canada. He is currently Curtis D. Gridley Professor in the History and Philosophy of Science at Wichita State University.
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