Foreword by Clayton C. Ruby
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: What is an Animal?
Chapter 1: The History of Western Ideas about Animals
Chapter 2: Current Ideas: From Science to Philosophy to Law
Part II : Legal Landscape
Chapter 3: Federal Anti-cruelty Laws
Chapter 4: Provincial Animal Welfare Legislation
Part III : Specific Uses of Animal Things
Chapter 5: Companions
Chapter 6: Food
Chapter 7: Research Tools
Chapter 8: Beasts
Closing Thoughts
Glossary
Table of Cases
Index