There is no shortage of opposing viewpoints surrounding animal rights issues. From the methods used by animal rights groups and the problems of factory farming to the moral and nutritional value of going vegan, debates surrounding the animal rights movement are complex and sometimes overwhelming. In this volume, readers are given a comprehensive overview of issues related to animal rights, presented through well-researched articles from scientists, advocates, and journalists with a variety of views. By focusing on respected viewpoints with a basis in fact, this volume gives readers an unbiased look at a topic that can often evoke strong feelings.