Routledge Domestic Animals, Humans, and Leisure Book

Explore the complex relationship between people and animals in this academic text from the Routledge Research in the Ethics of Tourism Series. This book examines how domestic animals function as an essential part of human leisure, contributing to physical, social, and mental wellbeing. Through various research chapters, the text looks at the roles animals play in different leisure settings. It addresses important questions regarding justice, rights, and the specific needs of domesticated animals. Readers will find investigations into whether animals have their own desires for leisure and if they seek to fulfill needs for meaningful activities or non-leisure experiences. This work provides a deep look into the ethics of how humans and animals experience life together within the context of recreation and tourism.