Factory farming /
Debra A. Miller, book editor.
- 148 pages ; 24 cm.
- Current controversies .
- Current controversies. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-140) and index.
Is factory farming needed to feed the world? -- Is factory farming an ethical way to treat animals? -- What impact does factory farming have on human health and the environment? -- What is the future of factory farming? -- Organizations to contact.
Today most meats and other foods sold in the United States and abroad are produced by large corporations using mass production techniques designed to maximize profits and keep consumer costs low. This book collects a number of essays offering different opinions on various controversies associated with factory farming.