Governing animals [electronic resource] : animal welfare and the liberal state / Kimberly K. Smith.

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Smith, Kimberly K, 1966-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.Description: 1 online resourceISBN:

9780199950522 (ebook) :

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Additional physical formats: Print version: No titleDDC classification:

179.3 23

LOC classification:

HV4708 .S62 2012

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Oxford scholarship online

Summary: 'Governing Animals' explores the role of the liberal state in protecting animal welfare. Examining liberal concepts such as the social contract and representation, Smith argues that liberalism properly understood can recognize the moral status and social meaning of animals and provides guidance in fashioning animal policy.

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'Governing Animals' explores the role of the liberal state in protecting animal welfare. Examining liberal concepts such as the social contract and representation, Smith argues that liberalism properly understood can recognize the moral status and social meaning of animals and provides guidance in fashioning animal policy.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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