Michael W. Fox | |
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| Born | Michael Wilson Fox August 13, 1937 |
| Occupation | Veterinarian |
Michael Wilson Fox (August 13, 1937) is an American veterinarian, ethologist and activist for animal rights.
Fox was born in Bolton and was educated at Buxton College. [1] He obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Royal Veterinary College in 1962, a Doctor of Philosophy in medicine in 1967 and Doctor of Science in ethology in 1976 from the University of London. [1] He was a medical research associate at Galesburg State Research Hospital from 1964 to 1967 and an associate professor of psychology at Washington University in St. Louis from 1967 to 1976. [1] He was vice-president of bioethics of the Humane Society of the United States from 1976 to 1998. [1]
Fox is the author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column "Animal Doctor" and has authored more than 40 books on animal-related issues. [2] [3] He is an advocate of animal rights and has commented that "I am in favor of the development of appropriate technologies, industries, and food-production systems consonant with the principle of humane planetary stewardship that recognizes the right of all living things to a whole and healthy environment and the right of each living thing to equal and fair consideration." [4] He has argued for sentientism. [5]
Fox is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. [1]
Fox lives with his wife Deanna in Minneapolis. [3] They manage the India Project for Animals and Nature (IPAN) in Nilgiris. [3] Fox taught at the University of Wisconsin and his books and essays on bioethics were published by the University of Wisconsin press, from 1996 to 1998.
