Animals and Criminal Justice

"-[A] fascinating and highly informative account of various complex issues involving human attitudes and regulations [on] the treatment or mistreatment of animals that demonstrates an outstanding breadth of coverage in terms of historical perspectives on contemporary issues . . .- --Steven Heine, Florida International University ""[A] fascinating and highly informative account of various complex issues involving human attitudes and regulations [on] the treatment or mistreatment of animals that demonstrates an outstanding breadth of coverage in terms of historical perspectives on contemporary issues . . ."" --Steven Heine, Florida International University ""Animals and Criminal Justice is a fascinating and highly informative account of various complex issues involving human attitudes and regulations in regard to the treatment or mistreatment of animals that demonstrates an outstanding breadth of coverage in terms of historical perspectives on contemporary issues as seen in light of cross-cultural and comparative studies of American and global societies. As a lawyer, scholar, and active participant for many years in animal rights issues, Carmen Cusack presents the reader with a dazzling array of examples explored by means of a stunningly brilliant method of commentary. Animals may function as pets or beasts of burden, or for entertainment, service, or pleasure, or are considered wild or exotic. Whether they are used or abused, prized for love and affection, handled with neglect and exploitation, cared for by the legal and health care systems, or left in a state of neglect and victimization--all of these possibilities and more are carefully considered and skillfully evaluated by Cusack's thoughtful research and reflective style of writing."" --Steven Heine, Florida International University ""Animals and Criminal Justice is a fascinating and highly informative account of various complex issues involving human attitudes and regulations in regard to the treatment or mistreatment of animals that demonstrates an outstanding breadth of coverage in terms of historical perspectives on contemporary issues as seen in light of cross-cultural and comparative studies of American and global societies. As a lawyer, scholar, and active participant for many years in animal rights issues, Carmen Cusack presents the reader with a dazzling array of examples explored by means of a stunningly brilliant method of commentary. Animals may function as pets or beasts of burden, or for entertainment, service, or pleasure, or are considered wild or exotic. Whether they are used or abused, prized for love and affection, handled with neglect and exploitation, cared for by the legal and health care systems, or left in a state of neglect and victimization--all of these possibilities and more are carefully considered and skillfully evaluated by Cusack's thoughtful research and reflective style of writing."" --Steven Heine, Florida International University"