Jonathan Balcombe
My blogs
| Industry | Non-Profit |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Author, Lecturer, Scientist |
| Introduction | Jonathan Balcombe was born in England, raised in New Zealand and Canada, and has lived in the United States since 1987. He has written many scientific papers and lay articles on animal behavior, humane education, and animal research. A popular speaker, he has given invited presentations in six continents. In 2000, the Humane Society Press released his first book "The Use of Animals in Higher Education: Problems, Alternatives and Recommendations." His second book, "Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good" (www.pleasurablekingdom.com) was released by Macmillan in May 2006 and is also available in five foreign translations. Balcombe’s third book, "Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals" (Palgrave Macmillan), is due out in March 2010, and "Exultant Ark: A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure" (University of California Press) is expected around September 2010. Balcombe lives near Washington, D.C. with his wife and daughter, where he works as an independent consultant. He is available for public lectures. In his spare time, he enjoys nature-watching, biking, piano, vegan cooking, and trying to understand his two cats. |