Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

This handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of animal welfare and law,addressing the moral and social status of animals,welfare concerns associated with various forms of animal use,ethical implications,international animal law,and human behavioral change. It is essential reading for students,scholars,policy-makers,and professionals in the animal welfare sector.

Format: Hardback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The handbook presents a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly growing fields of animal welfare and law, addressing the complex and multifaceted relationships between humans and animals. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the depth and breadth of societal uses of animals, leading to a reevaluation of their moral and social status. This has sparked debates and challenges regarding the interests of those who use animals, emphasizing the importance of sound evidence and reasoning in this contested domain.

The book delves into the biological foundations for the moral consideration of animals and the evolution of conceptualizations of animal welfare. It reviews the welfare concerns associated with various forms of animal use, including agriculture, entertainment, research, and transportation. Key recent developments such as climate change, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance are incorporated to ensure the text remains current in its field.

The ethical implications of the various uses of animals by society are considered, with chapters offering important recommendations for reforms of practice, law, or policy. The status of animal law internationally and in major world regions is reviewed, providing insights into the global landscape of animal welfare.

Furthermore, the handbook explores human behavioral change and strategies for improving stakeholder communication and education. It is an essential reading for students and scholars of animal welfare, animal law, and animal ethics, as well as policy-makers and other professionals working in the animal welfare sector. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the handbook contributes to a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding animal welfare and law, and aims to promote positive change for the betterment of all animals.

Weight: 1046g
Dimension: 181 x 255 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032022062