Smith, Kimberly K. 1966- creator text nyu New York Oxford Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource. '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. specialized Kimberly K. Smith. Includes bibliographical references and index. Animal welfare Government policy Animal rights Government policy Liberalism Social aspects HV4708 .S62 2012 179.3 9780199950522 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199895755.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199895755.001.0001 StDuBDS 120712 20170911123823.0 EDZ0000092397