商品簡介
This anthology of readings presents an array of perspectives on animal rights, population and consumption, pollution, and food ethics. Organization is in chapters of 4-6 entries each. The contributors are both historical and more contemporary, including: Immanuel Kant on the moral worth of rational beings, Peter Singer's utilitarian defense of animal liberation, Bill McKibben on over-population and over-consumption, Garrett Hardin on "the tragedy of the commons", and Jonathan Rauch on whether "frankenfood" can save the planet. A special ETC report in the end considers several questions for policy makers about preparing for or adapting to challenges in the food-system. Study-questions and further reading suggestions are provided. The anthology has not been indexed. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
