[内容简介]In Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights, author David Favre uses problems, case studies, and doctrine as part of a thoughtful exploration of the history, law, and policy of animals rights. Including ample material on jurisprudence, Favre asks students to consider: What are the arguments for animal rights as a matter of philosophy and law? Student-friendly text introduces cases that address a variety of topics. A rich selection of materials shed light on the history of legal and policy protections for animals dating back to 1867. The timely Second Edition updates Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights. A New Jersey case and legislature impacts animals in agriculture. Favre considers recent cases on dog fighting, as well as a custody dispute case involving a dog. The procedural standing chapter offers timely new cases and a new, improved organization.

[目次]Animal ownership --
Veterinarian malpractice --
Damages for harm to pets --
State regulation of ownership --
Anti-cruelty laws : history and intentional acts --
Anti-cruelty laws : duty to provide care --
Agricultural animals --
Access to courts : standing and legal injury --
The Animal Welfare Act --
Animal rights : the jurisprudence --
Animal rights : the social movement