Great Apes and Humans The Ethics of Coexistence |
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Editor:
| Beck, Benjamin B. Stoinski, Tara S. Hutchins, Michael Maple, Terry L. Norton, Bryan |
Contribution by:
| Goodall, Jane Corbey, Raymond Hutchins, Michael Wilkie, David S. |
Series title: | Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-56098-969-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
Publisher: | Smithsonian Books
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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The close relation of apes to humans raises important ethical questions. Are they better protected in the wild or in zoos? Should they be used in biomedical research? Should they be afforded the same legal protections as humans? In Great Apes and Humans, field biologists, academic scientists, zoo professionals, psychologists, sociologists, ethicists, and legal scholars come together to present a spectrum of viewpoints on human responsibilities toward great apes united by concern for...
More DescriptionThe close relation of apes to humans raises important ethical questions. Are they better protected in the wild or in zoos? Should they be used in biomedical research? Should they be afforded the same legal protections as humans? In Great Apes and Humans, field biologists, academic scientists, zoo professionals, psychologists, sociologists, ethicists, and legal scholars come together to present a spectrum of viewpoints on human responsibilities toward great apes united by concern for their safety and well-being.