Zoos and Animal Rights

First Published in 2004. Zoos and animal rights would appear to be in conflict, yet Stephen Bostock argues that this need not and should not be so. Examining the diverse ethical and technical issues involved, including human cruelty, human domination over animals outside their natural habitat, and the nature of wild and domestic animals, Bostock analyzes areas in which misconceptions abound. A timely and controversial book, it explores the long history of zoos, as well as current philosophical debates, to argue for a controversial view of their role in the modern world. Anyone concerned with humanity's relationship with other animals and the natural world should find this a thought-provoking book.

1 INTRODUCTION 2 4,500 YEARS OF ZOOS AND ANIMAL KEEPING 3 ANIMALS AND THEIR RIGHTS 4 WILDNESS, CRUELTY AND DOMINATION 5 WILD LIVING VERSUS ZOO LIVING 6 JUDGING WELL-BEING 7 THE KEEPING AND DISPLAY OF ANIMALS 8 WHY CONSERVATION IS A MORAL MATTER 9 ZOOS AND CONSERVATION 10 SCIENCE IN ZOOS 11 EDUCATION IN ZOOS 12 WHY KEEP REAL ANIMALS? 13 TAKING ANIMALS FROM THE WILD 14 CONCLUSION

Stephen St.C. Bostock