Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law
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Contributor Roles
Nick Fromherz and Erica Lyman contrituted Chapter 112, "Wildlife Crime." Hira Jaleel contributed Chapter 81, "Overview of Pakistani Animal Law." Russ Mead contributed Chapter 91, "Professional Ethics for Animal Lawyers." Rajesh K. Reddy contributed Chapter 99, "Rights of Nature." Joyce Tischler contributed Chapter 6, "The Animal Law Movement."
Description
Nick Fromherz and Erica Lyman contrituted Chapter 112, "Wildlife Crime."
Hira Jaleel contributed Chapter 81, "Overview of Pakistani Animal Law."
Russ Mead contributed Chapter 91, "Professional Ethics for Animal Lawyers."
Rajesh K. Reddy contributed Chapter 99, "Rights of Nature."
Joyce Tischler contributed Chapter 6, "The Animal Law Movement."
With contributions from over 135 international experts, this Encyclopedia provides an expansive overview of the emerging field of animal law. Focusing on the legal regulation of human interactions with non-human animals, the volume serves as an insightful guide to how the law can promote the wellbeing of animals as well as the environment. Entries by leading specialists delve into the history of the animal law movement, the science exploring animal welfare and animal sentience, and ethics, law, and politics. They also examine the relationship between animals and artificial intelligence and discuss how human responsibility for animals manifests economically and socially, including through insurance and civil and criminal liability. The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law is a vital resource for students and scholars in animal studies, criminal law, and law and society, as well as lawyers and policymakers. The contributions are also invaluable to animal advocates and to lawyers working in a variety of contexts, including for government agencies and non-profit organisations. Key Features: Includes 119 doctrinal entries covering a variety of practice and doctrinal areas Brings together over 135 experts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe Provides comprehensive and timely coverage of laws governing and affecting animals across the globe.
ISBN
9781803923666
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Book
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Editors
Joan Schaffner
City
Cheltenham, UK
Keywords
animal law, agriculture, animal law movement, legal education, non-human animals, wildlife regulations, animal welfare, animal sentience, artificial intelligence, civil liability, criminal liability, Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law
Disciplines
Agriculture Law | Animal Law | Criminal Law | Environmental Law | International Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Nicholas Fromherz, Hira Jaleel, Erica Lyman, Russ Mead, Rajesh K. Reddy, and Joyce Tischler, Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law (Joan Schaffner 2025).
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