The Regulation of Animal Health and Welfare: Science, Law and Policy (Law, Science and Society)

Synopsis

The Regulation of Animal Health and Welfare draws on the research of scientists, lawyers, economists and political scientists to address the current and future regulatory problems posed by the issues of animal health and disease. Recent events such as the outbreak of mad cow disease, epidemics of foot and mouth disease, concerns about bluetongue in sheep, and the entry into the food chain of the offspring of cloned cattle, have heightened awareness of the issues of regulation in animal disease and welfare. This book critically appraises the existing regulatory institutions and guiding principles of how best to maintain animal health in the context of social change and a developing global economy. Addressing considerations of sound science, the role of risk management, and the allocation of responsibilities, it also takes up the theoretical and practical challenges which here – and elsewhere – attend the co-operation of scientists, social scientists, lawyers and policy makers. Indeed, the collaboration of scientists and social scientists in determined and regulatory contexts such as that of animal disease is an issue of ever-increasing importance. This book will be of considerable value to those with interests in this issue, as well as those concerned with the law and policy relating to animal health and welfare.

Copyright:

2014

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

190 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781134068463

Related ISBNs:

9780415827485, 9780203522608, 9780415504744

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

08/22/22

Copyrighted By:

John McEldowney, Wyn Grant and Graham Medley

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine

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Bookshare Staff

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