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pp. 291, “the author shows that animals of all kinds lead complex emotional lives. This subject is avoided by many behavioral scientists for fear that they will be accused of anthropomorphism; the authors look carefully at that issue. They argue that scientists use a double standard, depending on whether the behavior is human or nonhuman (“a cheetah is not frightened by a lion; it shows flight behavior”). The authors are sharply critical of animal research in psychology, which they liken to torture. Most human emotions can be observed in other animals?grief, anger, dominance, jealousy, compassion, altruism, gratitude; the book offers examples. “If we wish to learn about other animals, they must be taken on their own terms, which includes their feelings,” stress the authors, who make a compelling case for animals’ having feelings to begin with. previous owners inscription on FEP