Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of animals and their evolution. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Holland provides an authoritative

The animal world is immensely diverse, and our understanding of it has been greatly enhanced by analysis of DNA and the study of evolution and development ('evo

Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of animals and their evolution. In this very short introduction Peter Holland provides an authoritative s

How animals behave is crucial to their survival and reproduction. The application of new molecular tools such as DNA fingerprinting and genomics is causing a re

By presenting models for understanding animals' moral status and rights, and examining their mental lives and welfare, the author explores the implications for