160 Years of Atlantic Stories

A year-by-year catalogue of some of the magazine's most momentous work.

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Ethics and Animals

"Suppose, just suppose, that the Animal Welfare Act were replaced by an animal-rights act, which would prohibit the use by human beings of any animals to their detriment. What would be the effect on medical research, education, and product testing?"  

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Not Being There

“Television is poised to absorb and emasculate the movies, all in the name of home entertainment.”