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Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law

$57.95
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 368


Description:

Trespassing bees, murderous zebras, reasonable cows ... Ever since biblical times, animals have been clashing with human laws.

In Guilty Pigs, animal law experts Katy Barnett and Jeremy Gans guide readers through the philosophy and practice of animal-related law, from the very earliest cases to the issues we are debating today, including the responsibilities of pet owners and the application of human rights to animals. They also cover hunting rights, using animals to solve crime, protecting animals from abuse and neglect, and the unique nature of owning a living being.

What to do with animals that injure or kill people, in particular, has long troubled humans. In medieval Europe, 'killer' animals - horses, cattle and most often pigs, which were notorious for eating young children - were put on trial. Even in the early twentieth century, circus elephants who lashed out at their keepers in America were summarily executed for their crimes.

Filled with lively and sometimes bizarre case studies, this is a fascinating and entertaining read - for all lovers of misbehaving creatures.



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Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law

$57.95
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641849
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 368


Description:

Trespassing bees, murderous zebras, reasonable cows ... Ever since biblical times, animals have been clashing with human laws.

In Guilty Pigs, animal law experts Katy Barnett and Jeremy Gans guide readers through the philosophy and practice of animal-related law, from the very earliest cases to the issues we are debating today, including the responsibilities of pet owners and the application of human rights to animals. They also cover hunting rights, using animals to solve crime, protecting animals from abuse and neglect, and the unique nature of owning a living being.

What to do with animals that injure or kill people, in particular, has long troubled humans. In medieval Europe, 'killer' animals - horses, cattle and most often pigs, which were notorious for eating young children - were put on trial. Even in the early twentieth century, circus elephants who lashed out at their keepers in America were summarily executed for their crimes.

Filled with lively and sometimes bizarre case studies, this is a fascinating and entertaining read - for all lovers of misbehaving creatures.



This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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