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Introduces young readers to issues and supposed injustices surrounding animal cruelty, as put forth by vegans and groups like PETA. Offers advice for how would-be young animal rights activists can make their voices and concerns heard and advocate for more humane treatment of animals in places like zoos, slaughter houses, and in national laws. Includes a glossary.
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Examines both sides of the animal rights debate, offering background information and discussing issues such as factory farming, genetic engineering, culling, hunting, and animals in entertainment. Includes color illustrations, primary sources, a glossary, and further resources.
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For thousands of years, human beings have had relationships with a variety of other animals. The at-times unequal interaction between humans and animals has led to the rise of an animal-rights movement. This book examines and addresses some basic questions about the issue of animal rights today.
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The fight for animal rights can be controversial. Modern champions for animal rights believe that animals should not be regarded as property, and they should not be used for food, clothing, for entertainment, or in scientific research. This illuminating book helps explain the difference between animal welfare and animal rights, and what "cruelty" is and who defines it. Young animal lovers will learn how they can fight for the protection and preservation...
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Examines the controversial issue of animal rights. Describes the rights of animals raised for food, used in experiments, used for entertainment, and in the wild. Discusses the extent of animal rights and the tactics of animal rights activists. Includes color photographs, source notes, discussion questions, organizations to contact, and an index.
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Shares the story of Haley Ham, a girl who waged a winning campaign to save the lives of animals; provides an introduction animal rights activism; looks at ways in which young people can make positive change in the world; and includes the stories of other young animal rights activists.
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Animal Rights looks at the controversy about whether animals do, in fact, have rights. Society has struggled with the issue of animal rights for centuries, and the debate continues. Touching on many areas of the debate - medical experimentation, industries such as lumber and oil that threaten animal habitats - this addition to the USA Today's Debate series will help readers to understand both sides of this complex issue.
20) Poaching
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Introduces young readers to poaching, discussing what it is, regulations, ethics, and more.