Carmen M. Cusack

Animals and Criminal Justice Carmen M. Cusack 1. izdevums

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes:"Animals and Criminal Justice is a fascinating and highly informative account of various complex issues involving human attitudes and regulations in regard to the treatment or mistreatment of animals that demonstrates an outstanding breadth of coverage in terms of historical perspectives on contemporary issues as seen in light of cross-cultural and comparative studies of American and global societies. As a lawyer, scholar, and active participant for many years in animal rights issues, Carmen Cusack presents the reader with a dazzling array of examples explored by means of a stunningly brilliant method of commentary. Animals may function as pets or beasts of burden, or for entertainment, service, or pleasure, or are considered wild or exotic. Whether they are used or abused, prized for love and affection, handled with neglect and exploitation, cared for by the legal and health care systems, or left in a state of neglect and victimization--all of these possibilities and more are carefully considered and skillfully evaluated by Cusack's thoughtful research and reflective style of writing." --Steven Heine, Florida International UniversityPublisher Marketing: Mahatma Gandhi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Since civil societies are ruled by law, they can be evaluated, both figuratively and literally, by how animals are treated in the criminal justice system. This book depicts animals' roles within society and the laws that govern how humans treat them. Carmen M. Cusack focuses on current issues in human-animal relationships and how these are affected by the criminal justice system. Her analysis, while objective, is rooted in firsthand activist, professional, legal, and criminal justice experience. She presents a comprehensive overview of the place of animals and the law, including pets in prison, K-9 units, constitutional rights, animal sacrifice, wild animals, entertainment, domestic violence, rehabilitation, history, and religion. She includes information about law, behavioral and social science, systemic responses and procedure, anecdotal evidence, current events, and theoretical considerations. Animals and Criminal Justice is a useful handbook and a thorough textbook, as well as a practical guide to animals' relationships with the criminal justice system. Professionals, including police, child protective services, judges, animal control officers, and corrections staff, as well as scholars in the fields of criminal justice and criminology will find this book invaluable.

Contributor Bio:  Cusack, Carmen M Carmen M. Cusack earned a PhD in criminal justice, specializing in behavioral science, from Nova Southeastern University where she originated the course Animals in Criminal Justice. She earned a JD from Florida International University. She is the author of Pornography and the Criminal Justice System.