Description
Abstract:This book discusses topics on the qualities that make up sentience; ethics, morality and attitudes; animal welfare science: history and concepts; brain complexity and cognitive ability; feelings and emotions; awareness and consciousness; motivation and needs; welfare assessment; sentience during development, brain damage and old age; ethical decisions about humans and non-humans; and sustainability, welfare attitudes and education.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 185 pages) : illustrations (some color), charts
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
DOI:10.1079/9781780644035.0000
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