James Mahoney

From Elephants to Mice (eBook, ePUB)

Animals Who Have Touched My Soul

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A heartfelt narrative on the many ways animals touch our lives

Join veterinarian and animal lover James Mahoney as he shares heartfelt and often heart-wrenching stories of a cast of creatures who left a permanent mark on his soul. More than just a sentimental memoir, this thought-provoking collection raises such issues as whether animals experience the same types of emotions as humans, whether it is right to use animals in medical research, and even whether animals might have a sense of humor.

Whether you're a dedicated animal activist or just a compassionate animal lover, these unlikely stories of survival, freedom, dignity, courage, and love will leave you deeply affected.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470633984
• Artikelnr.: 38213316

Autorenporträt

DR. JAMES MAHONEY, a veterinarian for almost forty-five years, has traveled the world to treat all kinds of animals and has grown to understand and appreciate the individuality of all creatures. A retired research professor at the New York University School of Medicine, he has spent the majority of his career working with chimpanzees and other primates in biomedical research, struggling to come to terms with his belief in animals' rights and the inextricable needs of humankind. He is the author of Saving Molly: A Research Veterinarian's Choices.