Confronting Animal Abuse

Animal Abuse and Law 

An influential examination of animal abuse through the perspectives of criminology, law, ethics, and human–animal relationships. The book critically analyzes how societies define, regulate, and respond to harm against animals, exploring issues in agriculture, scientific research, sport, and individual cruelty cases. It challenges traditional legal and social frameworks by arguing for a broader understanding of animal harm and advocating a more inclusive approach to animal protection and justice.

Key Features

• Explores animal abuse from criminological and legal perspectives
• Examines the history and development of animal protection laws
• Discusses animal abuse in agriculture, science, and sport
• Analyzes the relationship between animal cruelty and human violence
• Investigates social and legal definitions of animal harm
• Explores institutional and systemic forms of animal abuse
• Critically evaluates animal rights and welfare legislation
• Integrates ethics, criminology, sociology, and law
• Proposes new approaches to understanding human–animal relationships
• Valuable for researchers, students, legal professionals, and animal welfare advocates