Abstract:

The author comments on issues raised in Stephen Bostock’s book "Zoos and Animal Rights." According to the author, Bostock’s book is intended to improve the lot of nonhuman animals kept by humans. He argues that zoos involve a deeper moral violation that has nothing to do with compromising welfare. He criticizes the notion that zoos are for education or appreciation of the wonder of animals.

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Zamir, Tzachi 1; Email Address: tzachizamir@mscc.huji.ac.il; Affiliation: 1: Lecturer, Department of English, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 91905, Israel; Source Info: Jun2008, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p188; Subject Term: ANIMAL rights; Subject Term: ZOOS; Subject Term: ANIMAL welfare; Subject Term: EDITORIALS; Reviews & Products: ZOOS & Animal Rights (Book); NAICS/Industry Codes: 519110 News Syndicates; NAICS/Industry Codes: 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens; People: BOSTOCK, Stephen; Number of Pages: 3p; Document Type: Article