Juris Zoology
A Dissection of Animals as Legal Objects
Abstract
This book exists at the intersection of two complementary and conflicting perspectives, law and biology. From the vantage point of both disciplines, Juris Zoology provides a comprehensive and realistic framework to objectively assess the role and significance of animals in American civil and criminal law. Contrasting the views of animal rights activists, Duckler examines animals in terms of their prehistory, history, biology, social utility, economic effect, and aesthetic value. Focusing on animal captivity, control, use, and value, Duckler refutes the proposal of granting animal's legal rights. The book offers a new and controversial voice to the national conversation on the propriety of animal rights, and would be of interest to lawyers, economists, sociologists, as well as scholars and professionals in animal-related fields.
Schlagworte
captivity and control animal rights animal science personal property language studies lawyers as scientists legal philosophy zoo animals human rights- 115–148 Animals in Zoos 115–148
- 235–244 Conclusion 235–244
- 245–248 Bibliography 245–248
- 249–256 Index 249–256
- 257–258 About the Author 257–258