The Sciences of Animal Welfare analyses the diverse,interconnecting subjects which constitute this fascinatingmultidisciplinary field, whilst also considering the limitationsand benefits of those subjects to the development and future ofAnimal Welfare Science. This book examines past, present and futurepractices and thinking, including the wide-ranging interests withinsociety that influence attitudes towards animals and conversely howanimal welfare scientists may influence those attitudes. Key themes of the book include: ? Multi-disciplinary working and its benefits: how we canobtain fresh insights, enliven our thinking and improve animalwelfare by operating widely within diverse disciplines ? Questioning the fundamental assumptions we each makeabout animals and their functional capabilities. The authors acknowledge the field?s debt to past successesin animal-based science disciplines, successes that markedlyimproved animal welfare long before the concept of animal welfareentered common parlance. They also recognise the problems whichunexpectedly arose, and anticipate future successes. Suggesting innovative approaches to Animal Welfare Science, andwritten by world renowned experts, The Sciences of AnimalWelfare is essential reading for anyone interested, studying orcurrently working in Animal Welfare Science. This book is part of the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell AnimalWelfare Book Series.  This major series of books produced incollaboration between UFAW (The Universities Federation for AnimalWelfare), and Wiley-Blackwell provides an authoritative source ofinformation on worldwide developments, current thinking and bestpractice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. Fordetails of all of the titles in the series see www.wiley.com/go/ufaw.