Speciesism in Biology and Culture : : How Human Exceptionalism Is Pushing Planetary Boundaries.
This open access book explores a wide-ranging discussion about the sociopolitical, cultural, and scientific ramifications of speciesism and world views that derive from it. In this light, it integrates subjects across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The 21st-century western wo...
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