Download or read book In Defence of Animals written by Peter Singer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Singer's book, the idea of the animal rights movement is set in the context of scientific knowledge, philosophy, and ethics. This highly readable account gives an invaluable introduction to modern thought on animal rights. (Animals/Pets)