Authors: Prof. (Dr) Navneet Kaur Chahal, Dr. Amrita Rathi, Ms. Amanat Khalon, and Dr. Shaijla Thakur

ISBN: 978-81-69297-64-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/643

Date of Publication: March 30, 2026

Cite this book: Navneet KC, Amrita R, Amanat K, and Shaijla T, (2026), Animal Laws in Tradition and Transition: A Sociocultural Perspective, San International Scientific Publications, ISBN: 978-81-69297-64-6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/643

Preface

Animal Laws in Tradition and Transition: A Sociocultural Perspective brings together a diverse and critical body of scholarship that examines the evolving relationship between law, society, and the treatment of animals across varied contexts. This volume situates animal welfare within a broader socio-legal framework, exploring how traditional practices, cultural values, economic priorities, and emerging ethical consciousness intersect to shape legal responses to animal protection. The chapters collectively address a wide spectrum of issues, from the regulation of animal abuse in shelters and the oversight of the pet food industry in India, to the role of advocacy organizations, innovations in factory farming, and comparative analyses of poultry welfare and international conventions. The book further delves into complex questions surrounding the legal status of animals as property versus sentient beings, the ethical and legal dimensions of animal experimentation, and the challenges posed by abandonment, endangered species protection, and institutional enforcement mechanisms. By also examining the use of animals in entertainment, media, and slaughter practices within both national and international frameworks, this work highlights the tensions between economic interests, cultural traditions, and evolving humane standards. Through its interdisciplinary and comparative approach, the volume underscores the urgent need for more responsive, inclusive, and ethically grounded legal systems that reflect changing societal attitudes toward animals, making it a valuable contribution to the discourse on animal law in both traditional and transitional societies.

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