Both Sides of the Story: Animal Rights - Hardcover

Coster, Patience

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1445109913 ISBN 13: 9781445109916

Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd

Synopsis

What rights should animals have in the modern world Can animal cruelty be justified by human demands for affordable meat or medical advances While few people would argue against animal welfare, our modern lifestyle is made possible in part by animal suffering. It's time to consider Both Sides of the Story.The series, Both Sides of the Story, explores the major global debates of our time from two opposing viewpoints. Each book investigates the facts behind the headlines, the history behind current trends and the latest hot topics.

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About the Author

Patience Coster is an experienced editor and writer of children's books.

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8–Each title successfully presents both sides of a contemporary issue. Cloning provides helpful definitions and explanations of genetic engineering and looks at the numerous ways this process influences our lives from animal and research cloning to embryo testing and genetically modified foods. Death Penalty discusses the use of and debate about the death penalty throughout history, raising awareness of religious perspectives, costs, connections to race and poverty, and the concept of justice. In Animal Rights information about whether or not animals have the ability to suffer pain, issues of morality, and other concepts are presented, providing a foundation for readers to ponder the use of animals in product testing, whether we should eat meat or use animal products, and other concerns. Euthanasia examines what constitutes a good or bad death, medical intervention, living wills, and legal concerns about assisted suicide. The texts are straightforward, easy to understand, and have an appealing format. Chapters progress logically with helpful headings and subheadings. The numerous text boxes, captioned color photos, and reproductions add additional information.–Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NEα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445109913
• ISBN 13: 9781445109916
• Binding: Hardcover