Animals & Society

No creature has been subject to such extremes of reverence and exploitation as the chicken. Hens have been venerated as cosmic creators and rooster...

A new book from the New York Times bestselling series. Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection...

In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last years Unlikely Loves, Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotion...

A beautifully written, deeply provocative inquiry into the intersection of animal and disability liberation and the debut of an important new socia...

This book takes a unique stance on a controversial topic: zoos. Zoos have their ardent supporters and their vocal detractors. And while we all have...

Are humans really different at all? Animal Rights is a big deal. From animal testing to vegetarianism, and hunting to preservation of fish stocks, ...

As animal exploitation increases, animal liberation issues are of growing concern, as seen through the rise of veganism, academic disciplines de...

Meet the Quokka. Miniature marsupial, tourist attraction and the happiest animal on the planet. Unique to Rottnest Island and small areas of the We...

*A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 IN THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, FINANCIAL TIMES AND BBC RADIO 4 THE FOOD PROGRAMME**A GUARDIAN ''BOOKS OF 2021'' PICK* We a...

''A must read for anyone interested in the emerging ethics of robotics'' Irene M. Pepperberg''Endless ink has been spilled on AI and our robot fut...

Is animal labour inherently oppressive, or can work be a source of meaning, solidarity, and social membership for animals? This challenging questio...

The moral status of animals is a subject of controversy both within and beyond academic philosophy, especially regarding the question of whether an...

Animal ethics is generating growing interest both within academia and outside it. This book focuses on ethical issues connected to animals who play...

Zoo Ethics examines the workings of modern zoos and considers the core ethical challenges faced by people who choose to hold and display animals in...

Founded in the 1970s and today active in more than 40 countries, the Animal Liberation Front has in recent years been considered a domestic terrori...

What happens behind the doors of the animal shelter? This book will introduce the reader to the work culture of animal shelter employees, volunteer...

In the Common Law system, it is the doctrine of ''''precedent'''' which courts depend upon, more than any other legal doctrine, while arriving at t...

This explores the political and poetic understanding of the deconstruction of the 'animal question'. Re-examining how we relate to other animals ha...

Learning Love from a Tiger explores the vibrancy and variety of humans' sacred encounters with the natural world, gathering a range of stories cull...

Learning Love from a Tiger explores the vibrancy and variety of humans' sacred encounters with the natural world, gathering a range of stories cull...

The hedgehog has long had a close connection with people. It has been an animal of fascination, endearment and cultural significance since the anci...

Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2017As one of the largest predators left in Britain, the fox is captivating: a comfortably familiar figure in o...

Zoopolis offers a new agenda for the theory and practice of animal rights. Most animal rights theory focuses on the intrinsic capacities or interes...