Sentience – the ability to feel, perceive and experience – is central to the animal welfare debate as it raises the question of whether animals experience s

This book discusses topics on the qualities that make up sentience; ethics, morality and attitudes; animal welfare science: history and concepts; brain complexi

Modern urban life cuts us off from direct connection with the animal world, yet daily the lives of millions of animals are affected by what we consume and wear

Animal Welfare An Accessible Overview of the Concept of Sentience Throughout the Animal Kingdom and Why It Matters to Humans Animal Welfare explores the concept

"This is a delightful book, full of interesting aspects of animal welfare. An excellent guide to the academic study of animal welfare science." —Marian Stamp