... our place in the world of animals should look like. Contributors to the book obviously care about the labyrinth of animal welfare perspectives, most likely knowing that it is rarely a simple issue if not always proving so in their writing. It is noted, for example, throughout the book that animal...

... based on OECD information), which outline comparative approaches. They include discussions of the economic context of programmes, competing definitions of poverty, programmes based on old age, disability, unemployment, health and welfare as well as individual chapters on women and children. Each chapter...

...‐thumbed addition to general reference stock. The fifth section, covering local charities giving grants to individuals for welfare purposes, takes up the bulk of the book. These charities give help to people living in or having a connection with a particular town or area. This is the one part where...

... religion and animals. Concepts such as stereotyping animals and anthropomorphism are also covered. Major animal welfare organisations and the history of the animal rights movement are covered. The history is supported by short accounts of people involved in the animal rights movement; these include G.B...