Tourism and Animal Ethics

The book explores the role of animals in the tourism industry, providing a critical account of their ethical issues and offering guidance for sustainable practices. It examines historical and current practices, including in situ and ex situ consumption and production, and includes new chapters on animals as food and policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and timely book delves into the profound and multifaceted role that animals play in the world of tourism, serving as a vital extension of the sustainability imperative and environmental theory. Authored by a renowned academic and esteemed author, this volume explores the rich tapestry of animal ethics research, spanning both within and beyond the realm of tourism studies, with the ultimate goal of offering invaluable theoretical, empirical, conceptual, and practical guidance. By examining historical and contemporary practices of the use of animals in the tourism industry, from both in situ to ex situ consumption and production perspectives, the book identifies a wide array of ethical concerns associated with such practices. In its second edition, this text has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest research and insights into animal welfare, hunting, and consumption, including new chapters dedicated to animals as food and policy at the national and international levels. Furthermore, a wealth of new case studies has been seamlessly integrated throughout, enriching the overall narrative and providing readers with a rich and immersive understanding of the moral complexities surrounding the use of animals in tourism.

This book serves as an indispensable resource for students, academics, and researchers alike, with a particular interest in tourism ethics, sustainable tourism, and wildlife tourism. By providing a multidisciplinary perspective on the ethical issues related to the use of animals in tourism, it sheds light on the complex interplay between human interests, animal welfare, and environmental conservation. Through its rigorous analysis and insightful recommendations, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to promote responsible and ethical tourism practices that balance the needs of tourists, animals, and the broader ecosystem.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032431826
Edition number: 2 ed