Guilty Pigs

The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law

Katy Barnett, Jeremy Gans

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Black Inc
31 January 2022

History; Society & Social Sciences; Society & culture: general

An illuminating and entertaining history of the law's treatment of animals

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.

By: Katy Barnett, Jeremy Gans
Imprint: Black Inc
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 538g
ISBN: 9781760641849
ISBN 10: 1760641847
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 31 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law

'The book - erudite, informative, entertaining - takes the reader on a journey from antiquity to the present.' -Australian Book Review '... an accessible work full of fascinating insights into the lives of animals and the laws that constrain them, liberate them, and much in between.' -Law Society Journal '... an entertaining primer on the law.' -The Sydney Morning Herald '... a pleasure to read.' -The Conversation