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This exploration of the newly emerging, diverse, and controversial area of animal lawpresents a basic survey of the laws designed to protect animals, analyzing and critiquing them, and proposing a future where the legal regime properly recognizes and protects the inherent worth of all animals.
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Part of a series showcasing writing from a variety of disciplines on subjects relating to animals in modern culture, this work examines the status of animals under national and international law. Beginning with an overview of definitions and terms, sections cover anti-cruelty laws, animal welfare laws, animal control and management, animals and the constitution and future evolution in animal law. The work provides specific legal discussion and precedent, drawing on case law from around the world and includes a table of authorities enumerating relevant statues and decisions. Schaffner is a professor of law at George Washington University. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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