Routledge Animals and Criminal Justice - Law and Society Book

Explore the connection between legal systems and animal welfare in Animals and Criminal Justice by Routledge. Based on the idea that a nation's moral progress is reflected in how it treats its animals, this book examines how civil societies and their laws govern human-animal relationships. Author Carmen M. Cusack provides an analysis of current issues within the criminal justice system. By looking at how animals are treated within legal frameworks, the text offers a way to evaluate the laws that govern human behavior toward non-human species. The content is informed by a wide range of perspectives, including first-hand experience from activist, professional, and legal backgrounds. This book is a valuable resource for those studying environmental and natural resources law, criminology, or sociology. It examines the role animals play in society and how the criminal justice system affects these relationships. Whether you are a student, a legal professional, or an advocate, this text provides an objective look at the legal standing of animals in modern society.