The Sciences of Animal Welfare
by David Mellor, Emily Patterson-Kane, Kevin J. Stafford
August 2009
The Sciences of Animal Welfare analyses the diverse, interconnecting subjects which constitute this fascinating multidisciplinary field, whilst also considering the limitations and benefits of those subjects to the development and future of Animal Welfare Science. This book examines past, present and future practices and thinking, including the wide-ranging interests within society that influence attitudes towards animals and conversely how animal welfare scientists may influence those attitudes.
- Multi-disciplinary working and its benefits: how we can obtain fresh insights, enliven our thinking and improve animal welfare by operating widely within diverse disciplines
- Questioning the fundamental assumptions we each make about animals and their functional capabilities.
The authors acknowledge the field’s debt to past successes in animal-based science disciplines, successes that markedly improved animal welfare long before the concept of animal welfare entered common parlance. They also recognise the problems which unexpectedly arose, and anticipate future successes.
Suggesting innovative approaches to Animal Welfare Science, and written by world renowned experts, The Sciences of Animal Welfare is essential reading for anyone interested, studying or currently working in Animal Welfare Science.
- The only book to specifically analyse the multidisciplinary strands that make up or could make up Animal Welfare Science;
- Suggests innovative and groundbreaking approaches to Animal Welfare Science;
- Covers unique areas of research;
- Written by world renowned experts.
