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Kristy Rincon
Jennifer Bray
Comp.II 1302-480
March 10, 2011
Annotated Bibliography (corrected)
Rich, Alex K., and Geraldine Wagner. "Animal Rights: An Overview." Points of View: Animal
Rights (2009): 1. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
This article is a summary of the concept of animal rights. The three basic rights that most
animal rights activists feel should be awarded to non-human animals are similar to those
guaranteed to United States citizens in the Declaration of Independence: life, individual liberty,
and exemption from torture. Opponents of animal rights argue that animals lack both the mental
and moral capacity to be granted even the most basic rights. It traces the origins of the animal
rights movement in the U.S. A background of the animal rights groups, People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) is presented. It also
relates the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 2006.
Ethics & the
Environment
Issitt, Micah, and Heather Newton. "Point: Animals Deserve the Same Rights as
Humans." Points of View: Animal Rights (2009): 2. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO.
Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
This article argues that all animals should be protected by ethical principles and legal statutes.
Animals deserve the same basic rights as humans, including the right to live free from
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exploitation. It explains the distinction between animal welfare laws and animal rights. The selfawareness and suffering of animals are also described. The need to promote animal rights to
foster a more harmonious society is emphasized.
Lee, M., and C. Ames Cushman. "Counterpoint: Animals Do Not Have Rights." Points of
View: Animal Rights (2009): 3. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar.
2011.
This article argues that animals need to be protected from inhumane and unnecessarily cruel
practices but animal activist groups should not resort to violence to get their point across. It
defeats the purpose of their movement and it threatens to shut down the progress of medical
research and blur the distinctions we naturally and correctly make between the way we treat
members of our own species and those of other species. People should take advantage of their
human intellect and empathy to create and enforce higher standards for the treatment of animals,
even as they continue to use them for important purposes such as medical research.
Sexton, Jennifer, and Tom Warhol. "Domestic Animal Overpopulation: An Overview." Points
of View: Domestic Animal Overpopulation (2009): 1.Points of View Reference Center.
EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
This article examines the debate over the problem of overpopulation of domestic animals in
the U.S. Considered both as a social and financial problem, pet overpopulation has cost
taxpayers and private agencies millions of dollars annually for unwanted animals' food, care and
euthanization and disposal. Critics refute the use of the term "overpopulation," which means that
there are more pets than homes willing to adopt them.
Lee, M., and Tom Warhol. "Hunting: An Overview." Points of View: Hunting (2009):
1. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
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The article presents an overview of hunting as the practice of pursuing and killing game
animals for food or as a form of sport in the U.S. The different forms of hunting, which include
big game and small game hunting, as well as the difference between hunting and poaching are
discussed. Several terms related to hunting, such as "game animals" and "wildlife management"
and their definitions are discussed.
Wright, George, and Steve Hoagland. "Counterpoint: Animal Testing Is Cruel and Immoral
Regardless of the Benefits Associated With It." Points of View: Animal Experimentation (2009):
3. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
The article argues against the use of animals in medical research. It claims
that animal experimentation raises questionable and immoral practices. It discusses the moral
and ethical issues surrounding the use of animals in scientific and medical research. The
situations where humans are being cruel to animals and are taking advantage of dominance are
described.
Aronson, Jamie. "Point: The Fight for Animal Rights." Points of View Reference Center. 2009.
Web. 20 Feb. 2011.
This article presents an argument in favor of animal rights. Opponents of animal rights argue
that animals have less value than humans, and as a result, are undeserving of rights. Modern
society is unnecessarily dependent upon animal agriculture, in which animals are considered
property and a means to an end. Countless numbers of animals are slaughtered annually for food,
clothing, heat sources, building materials, pharmaceuticals, medical experiments, and
entertainment. Animal welfare must not be confused with animal rights. Animal welfare laws
may attempt to protect animals from undue suffering, but they enforce the animal's status as a
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commodity--animals are only protected from acts of cruelty until their benefit to humanity is
compromised, whether as food, entertainment, or subjects of medical experiments. Exploitation
of animals and suffering go hand in hand. The main argument stated by opponents
of animal rights is that animals do not deserve rights because they are inferior to humans.
"Animal Rights: Guide to Critical Analysis." Points of View: Animal Rights (2009): 4. Points
of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
This article offers a critical guide to the controversial issue of animal rights. The article
discusses criteria in understanding the issue, such as distinguishing between fact and opinion and
recognizing point and counterpoint arguments. Also presented are exercises that help the reader
further analyze the issue of animal rights, such as a debate or a critical essay, for the purpose of
developing and effectively arguing a personal perspective.
Rich, Alex K., and Laura Finley. "Point: Overpopulation of Domestic Animals is Harmful to
Animals." Points of View: Domestic Animal Overpopulation (2009): 2. Points of View
Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
The article criticizes the methods used to deal with the problem of domestic animal
overpopulation in the U.S. The perceived ineffectiveness of the methods is attributed to the
supposed mistreatment and objectification of animals. Educating the public about the pet
overpopulation problem is recommended to help make ethical decisions on ways to deal with it.
Driscoll, Sally, and David C. Morley. "Factory Farming: An Overview." Points of View:
Factory Farming (2009): 1. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
The article discusses the issues surrounding industrial farming in the U.S. The increasing
demand for farm produce in the country is said to have led to the advent of factoring
farming practices, which is believed to threaten public health, environmental health and animal
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welfare. The history of factoring farming in the country is discussed. Definition of terms related
to factory farming is also presented.
Driscoll, Sally, and Laura Finley. "Animal Experimentation: An Overview." Points of View:
Animal Experimentation (2009): 1. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar.
2011.
The article discusses various issues concerning animal experimentation. It notes the role
of animal experimentation in medical and pharmaceutical developments. The contradicting
views of those who support and oppose animal experimentation are highlighted. A historical
overview of animal use in medical and scientific research is presented. Definitions of terms
related to animal experimentation and medical research are also provided.
Ballaro, Beverly, and David C. Morley. "Invasive Species: An Overview." Points of View:
Invasive Species (2009): 1. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar. 2011.
The article discusses the threats posed by invasive species and measures introduced in the U.S.
to control invasive species. The accidental nature of the introduction of some invasive species in
the U.S., including the introduction of Japanese stilt grass and the zebra mussel is explored. It
explains how globalization intensifies the dangers posed by invasive species. It relates how
terrorists can use invasive species to hurt the U.S. agricultural sector. Information is presented on
legislative measures implemented for invasive species control.Driscoll, Sally, and Marcus
Griswold. "Point: Invasive Species are no Better or Worse than Native Species." Points of
View: Invasive Species(2009): 2. Points of View Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 11 Mar.
2011.
The article criticizes humans who believe that it is their responsibility to enable nature to
return to its pristine state by eradicating invasive species. A definition of native and non-
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native species is provided. It relates how invasive species like the fire ant, the boll weevil and the
light brown apple moth entered the U.S. from other countries. It argues that humans should
consider which plants and animals are likely to survive in the future instead of attempting to
restore nature to its pristine state.
Regan, Tom. The Case for Animal Rights. Berkeley: University of California, 1983.Print
In this book, Tom Regan argues for the defense of animal rights. He explains the issues and
analyzes the inherent value and moral standing of nonhuman animals.
Machan, Tibor R. Putting Humans First: Why We Are Nature's Favorite. Lanham, MD:
Rowman & Littlefield, 2004.Print
This book talks about how human-first environmentalism is the only kind of environmentalism
worth having and why animals don’t have rights. It takes examples from natural animal rights,
veganism, and animal liberation.