Animals Matter

Nonhuman animals have many of the same feelings we do. Theyget hurt, they suffer, they are happy, and they take care of each other. MarcBekoff, a renowned biologist specializing in animal minds and emotions, guidesreaders from high school age upincluding older adults who want a basic introductionto the topicin looking at scientific research, philosophical ideas, and humanevalues that argue for the ethical and compassionate treatment of animals.Citing the latest scientific studies and tackling controversies with conviction,he zeroes in on the important questions, inviting reader participation with"thought experiments" and ideas for action. Among the questions considered:

Are some species more valuable or more important than others?

Do some animals feel pain and suffering and not others?

Do animals feel emotions?

Should endangered animals be reintroduced to places where they originally lived?

Should...