A comprehensive guide to the laws, debates,
and innovations shaping animal welfare today.
Bringing together leading researchers, advocates, and policymakers, this anthology examines the pressing animal welfare policy issues reshaping our legal, economic, and ethical landscape.
This book examines the pressing animal welfare policy issues shaping our legal, economic, and ethical landscape. It provides comprehensive coverage of how changing public opinion and evolving scientific understanding of animal sentience are transforming policy across all sectors.
From the regulation of industrial agriculture to the management of wild horses on public lands, from laboratory research reform to captivity standards for marine mammals, The New Era of Animal Policy maps the full terrain of contemporary animal law — where it stands, where it's heading, and who is shaping it.
With animal welfare increasingly recognized as a policy priority, this book offers crucial insights into the regulations, debates, and innovations that will define the future of human-animal relations for decades to come.
Browse the ChaptersOrganized by policy area, each chapter offers authoritative analysis from practitioners and scholars at the forefront of their field.
Designed to be taught, discussed, and cited — with resources that make course adoption and media coverage effortless.
Syllabi integration guides, discussion questions organized by chapter and policy area, and sample assignments for law, public policy, and environmental studies courses.
Request Desk Copy →Looking for an expert voice on a specific animal policy issue? Each author is available to speak on their chapter topic. Find the right contributor using our Topics browser.
Browse by Topic →Downloadable reading guides for individual chapters, small-group discussion frameworks, and a full-book guide suitable for book clubs, conferences, and workshops.
Download Resources →Condensed policy summaries on key issue areas — suitable for legislative staff, organizational briefings, and introductory reading before panel discussions.
Access Briefings →Toolkit for hosting a campus or community event around the book — including facilitation guides, promotional templates, and suggestions for pairing with local advocacy organizations.
Request Event Kit →Book contributors are available for keynotes, panels, classrooms, and podcast appearances. Use the Topics browser to identify the right author for your specific focus.
Book a Speaker →Organized by policy area — so event planners, journalists, and educators can quickly identify the chapter and contributor most relevant to their focus.
Contributors are actively available for panels, podcasts, keynotes, and course visits. Past and upcoming appearances will be listed here. To inquire about a speaking engagement, use the booking form below.
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Authors will be presenting at law, policy, and animal welfare conferences throughout 2025–2026.
Authors are available for interview appearances on podcasts, radio, and print media covering animal policy.
Per-chapter discussion guides suitable for law school seminars, undergraduate courses, and professional development workshops.
Request Access →Suggested pairings with casebooks, statutes, and supplementary readings for courses in animal law, environmental policy, and public administration.
Request Access →High-resolution cover art, author bios, book description, and suggested interview questions for journalists and podcast hosts.
Download Press Kit →Contributors are affiliated with leading organizations including the Humane Society, The Humane League, Center for Biological Diversity, Good Food Institute, and major research universities.
View All Authors →Condensed overviews of key policy areas covered in the book, suitable for legislative briefings and organizational onboarding.
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Download Toolkit →Ongoing coverage of the book, contributor news, and key developments in animal welfare policy.
Each month we'll feature one chapter in depth — with a Q&A with the author, related policy updates, and suggested further reading.
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