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Educational Contexts Involved in Reduction in Animal Suffering

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In this chapter, consideration is given to a number of different though interrelated contexts that facilitate the contribution of education in improving the protection of animals against suffering inflicted by humans. These educational contexts provide the avenues for addressing the various educational themes discussed in the previous chapter.

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Eadie, E.N. (2011). Educational Contexts Involved in Reduction in Animal Suffering. In: Education for Animal Welfare. Animal Welfare, vol 10. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16814-7_3

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