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Reasons to be an OMNIVORE

Juan Pascual

Editorial: EDRA Publications LLC

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Sinopsis

Reasons to be OMNIVORE explores the omnivorous condition of humans, analyzes the major challenges that the world faces to eradicate hunger, studies the production of food necessary for a growing population, with due respect owes to animal welfare. Without dodging any subject, like laboratory experimentation with living beings, vaccines or feeding pets, the book approaches the ethics considerations with rigor and based on statistics. The author, veterinarian renowned and animal friend, addresses the animal rights debate from all points of view.
Disponible desde: 01/10/2024.
Longitud de impresión: 350 páginas.

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