"Introduction to Animal Law Fundamentals" by Justin Marceau and Kristen Stilt

Описание: The Animal Law Fundamentals series offers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing field of animal law in an accessible format. This series will serve as a resource for anyone interested in how the law intersects with animal welfare, ethics, and justice. Featuring papers and presentations by leading scholars and practitioners, this series will cover the historical, practical, and philosophical dimensions of animal law, from in-depth explorations of landmark statutes such as the Animal Welfare Act and the Endangered Species Act to broad discussions about the moral and legal status of animals as rights holders themselves.

In this introduction to the series, Kristen Stilt and Justin Marceau will explain how to utilize these resources before diving into a discussion about what animal law is, what are some frameworks for thinking about the key questions of animal law, and how does animal law fit within broader conversations about social justice law. The brief introduction challenges our assumptions and examine the compromises and contradictions that arise when laws intended to benefit animals operate within frameworks built for human interests. This video, along with the others in this online lecture series, will equip viewers – lawyers and non-lawyers alike – with the tools necessary to critically examine the overlap of law and animal protection. New entries will continue to expand our library of resources for those seeking to understand or shape the future of animal law.

Justin Marceau


Kristen Stilt