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December 3, 2008

 

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The Politics of Animal Rights

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/2/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This article

from the journal British Politics presents an overview of animal protection-related politics in Great Britain. The author supports the "philosophical validity" of at least part of animal rights, while also suggesting that animal "welfare" embodies more realistic goals.

by University of Leicester

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3074

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Animal Suffering: An Evolutionary Approach

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/1/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This paper explores the notion of animal suffering, including examining traditional definitions of suffering and attempting to provide a more expansive definition of suffering as the "experience of one's life going." This includes, but is not limited to, physical pain and negative emotions.

by Environmental Values

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attitudinal and Normative Influences on Support for Hunting as a Wildlife Management Strategy

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/30/2008; Original Item from 2003

 

 

 

 

Hunting as a wildlife management tool has come under increasing attack by antihunting organizations, resulting in increased concern by fish and wildlife agencies across North America, many of whom fear that the scientific

management of wildlife is in danger due to the influence of an uninformed public. This study of Manitoba (Canada) residents indicated support for hunting as wildlife management, for habitat preservation, and to maintain

healthy animal populations. [Excerpted from published abstract].

by University of Manitoba

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3072

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approaches to Humane Education: Can Television Make a Difference?

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/29/2008; Original Item from 1984

 

 

 

 

This article summarizes a study of the affect of watching television ("The Warmblooded Sea: Mammals of the Sea") on children's knowledge of and attitudes toward marine animals. The results suggest that a single program can be effective in increasing knowledge about animals and changing attitudes, at least in the short term.

by Ohio State University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Few Americans Give High Marks to Food Safety Efforts -- More Think Food Safety has Gotten Worse

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/28/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This Ipsos/McClatchy survey found that 54% of U.S. adults rate the level of food safety in the United States as an "A" or "B," although 28% feel that food safety has gotten worse in the six months preceding the survey.

by Ipsos/McClatchy

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3062

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPINION: Chinese Farms a Growing Challenge

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/27/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This report describes the trend of increasing per capita meat consumption in China and its environmental impacts. The authors suggest undertaking a critical examination of industrial animal agriculture to help prevent large-scale environmental issues. The report includes statistics describing China's factory farming industry.

by Worldwatch Institute

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking a Day in Subscribers' Shoes

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/26/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This whitepaper, based on ExactTarget's 2008 Channel Preference Survey, examines several consumer groups including Wireds, Established Pros, Teens, College Students, Retired People, and Young Homemakers. The report identifies the influence of direct mail and email campaigns have on consumer purchases as well as their media consu

mption habits.

 

by ExactTarget

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3057