Animals and the Law: A Sourcebook
| AUTHOR | Curnutt, Jordan |
| PUBLISHER | ABC-CLIO (11/02/2001) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Offers a comprehensive overview of the legislation and legal issues surrounding animals.
Written by Jordan Curnutt, Animals and the Law covers everything from the Silver Spring monkeys, subjects in the first U.S. lab raided by police where criminal charges were filed against a scientist conducting federally funded research, to sex with animals. Among the subjects reviewed are kosher and Halal food restrictions, mad cow disease and cattle cannibalism, animals in laboratories, and as entertainment--in circuses, zoos, rodeos, horse racing, cockfighting, and more. Also included are appendixes of animal organizations, cases, statutes and regulations, and an extensive bibliography.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781576071472
ISBN-10:
1576071472
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
591
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
6.38 x 1.47 x 9.22 inches
Weight:
2.04 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Law | Torts
Law | Animal Rights
Law | General
Grade Level:
7th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
344.730
Library of Congress Control Number:
2001004036
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Offers a comprehensive overview of the legislation and legal issues surrounding animals.
Written by Jordan Curnutt, Animals and the Law covers everything from the Silver Spring monkeys, subjects in the first U.S. lab raided by police where criminal charges were filed against a scientist conducting federally funded research, to sex with animals. Among the subjects reviewed are kosher and Halal food restrictions, mad cow disease and cattle cannibalism, animals in laboratories, and as entertainment--in circuses, zoos, rodeos, horse racing, cockfighting, and more. Also included are appendixes of animal organizations, cases, statutes and regulations, and an extensive bibliography.
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Author:
Curnutt, Jordan
Curnutt is assistant professor of philosophy at St. Cloud State University.
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