Animal Studies: Law, Welfare and Rights
A collection of philosophical books, legislative histories, government documents, and more that analyze the development of animal rights and animal-related legislation.
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Related HeinOnline Blog Posts
To see how our HeinOnline bloggers have used this database to research animal rights and legislation, check out these blog posts:
- The Elephant in the Room: Animal Welfare in the United States
Advocates for animal rights consider anything less than this basic protection to be speciesism, a prejudice as irrational as that of racism or sexism. Critics, however, argue that humans are fundamentally different from nonhuman animals—only humans have developed moral systems, possess self-awareness and purpose, and can enter into a social contract; therefore, only humans possess inherent rights. On this International Animal Rights Day, explore the history of animal welfare, rights, and law in the United States.
- I Saw A Tiger … in My Neighbor’s Backyard
In the early days of quarantine, nearly a hundred years ago, all the way back at the end of March, one thing united us all--Tiger King. When caught up in the show’s relentless twists and turns, it is easy to lose sight of what is perhaps the most shocking revelation in the show: America has a tiger problem. Let’s explore this issue and the laws that attempt to regulate it, while also gaining some behind-the-scenes understanding of Joe Exotic’s legal troubles using HeinOnline.
- Turtles, and Tortoises, and Terrapins – Oh, My!
Today is World Turtle Day, and HeinOnline wants to shell-abrate! Since the year 2000, World Turtle Day has been sponsored as an annual, international holiday by American Tortoise Rescue, a rescue organization for all turtle and tortoise species. Join us in discovering how the world continues to help these adorable reptiles survive and thrive.
- No Beef About It: Factory Farming
Factory farming, also known as industrial livestock production, has nearly completely replaced traditional farming. In fact, 99% of farm animals are raised in factory farms. These farmsteads focus mainly on a high-level output of meat, egg, and milk production. In order to obtain these elevated results, animals are often confined and fed steroids. Learn about the debate on whether or not these practices are ethical, safe, or even necessary.
- Tilikum, Circus Elephants, and Animal Rights
Captivity of animals for entertainment has profoundly impacted people's views on animal rights by increasing the public's knowledge the mistreatment of animals, which in turn has affected the legal community. Discover how to research this topic in HeinOnline.