Zoo ethics : the challenges of compassionate conservation / Jenny Gray ; foreword by Joel Sartore.
Zoo ethics : the challenges of compassionate conservation / Jenny Gray ; foreword by Joel Sartore.
Zoo ethics : the challenges of compassionate conservation / Jenny Gray ; foreword by Joel Sartore.
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Publisher
Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2017.
Clayton South, VIC CSIRO Publishing, 2017.
Date
2017.
Call Numbers
H 2017/2548
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xix, 236 pages ; 24 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
1. Introduction to applied ethics and zoos -- 2. The modern zoo -- 3. The moral disquiet with zoos -- 4. Animal welfare -- 5. Animal rights beyond welfare -- 6. Consequentialism -- 7. Virtue theory -- 8. Environmental ethics -- 9. Conclusion -- Wicked problems.
Publication information
Publisher
Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2017.
Clayton South, VIC CSIRO Publishing, 2017.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
2017.
2017.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Australian
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Zoo Ethics examines the workings of modern zoos and considers the core ethical challenges that face those who choose to hold and display animals in zoos, aquariums or sanctuaries. Using recognised ethical frameworks and case studies of ‘wicked problems’, this book explores the value of animal life and the impacts of modern zoos, including the costs...
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Zoo ethics : the challenges of compassionate conservation / Jenny Gray ; foreword by Joel Sartore.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Additional physical form availability note
Also available via the World Wide Web.
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Online version Zoo ethics 9781486306992 9781486307005
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©2017
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H 2017/2548
Record Identifier
74VKVX3oBblM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVX3oBblM
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ISBN
9781486306985
DDC
636.0889
MMS ID
991024116415102626
