The Case for Ethical Fur: Is In Vitro Fur a Viable Alternative?

It is currently estimated that more than 1 billion animals are killed for the fur industry every year. This industry is estimated to be valued in the region of $40 billion. This indicates both that there is a moral imperative and an economic opportunity to explore alternatives to conventional fur. W...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of American Folklore. - University of Illinois Press, 2013. - 8(2018), 2, Seite 229-235
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Veröffentlicht: 2018
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Schlagworte:fur faux fur stereotypic behaviors in vitro stem cells induced pluripotent stem cells Biological sciences Business
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