This collection of for-or-against essays evaluate whether animals have rights of their own or are the property of humans. Essays look at animal activism regarding the treatment of animals raised for food. Readers will evaluate whether circuses are inhumane places for animals, and whether animals used in scientific experiments and medical testing is necessary. Readers will also learn about pet ownership and cloning. Because readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints, this book is also a great resource for report-writing and research. Essayists include Alistair Currie, Natasha Mann, P. Michael Conn, and Richard Ryder.