Animal Ethics and Animal Law

Animal law is a growing discipline that intersects with animal ethics. This book explores pressing moral issues and how law can protect animals from cruelty and abuse, edited by Andrew Linzey and Clair Linzey. It is divided into three sections and features contributions from fellows of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Animal law is a rapidly evolving field, as is animal ethics. In this comprehensive volume, scholars from diverse corners of the globe delve into the intricate connections between these two disciplines. Specifically, this collection aims to address pressing moral dilemmas and explore how law can safeguard animals from cruelty and abuse. This project, initiated by the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, is co-edited by the Centre's directors, Andrew Linzey and Clair Linzey, and features contributions from numerous esteemed fellows. The book is structured into three distinct sections, each exploring historical perspectives and ethical-legal considerations such as "personhood" and "property." The subsequent section delves into five practical case studies, providing valuable insights into the interplay between these subjects. This volume serves as an invaluable introduction to the intricate relationship between animal law and ethics, encouraging further interdisciplinary exploration.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666924145