Hunting

Susan DeRonne

Newton provides an unemotional, unbiased look at hunting issues. Beginning with a brief history of the sport, he describes why people hunt, types of weapons used, areas of the world where hunting is done, and how philosophies of hunting have changed over time. He includes chapters on hunting laws and poaching, and on the interwoven relationship between wildlife management and hunters. The last part of the book is devoted to arguments for and against hunting. At the core of the issue is the question of animal rights--do animals and humans have equal rights? Newton places a lot of emphasis on the ethical issues involved in hunting, but he leaves judgment up to the reader. The book contains pictures, several charts, and excellent source notes. For students in the lower grades, the book is comprehensive; those in the upper grades will find it a great place to begin study of a controversial subject.