{"title":"Katy Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Katy Barnett, a distinguished author in the realm of law and animal science. Engagingly blending these domains, her works offer a refreshing perspective that opens up the unique world of animal law. Katy Barnett's writings are perfect for readers who are keen on exploring the peculiar intersections between human laws and the animal kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her fascinating work, \u003cem\u003eGuilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law\u003c\/em\u003e, Barnett delves into bizarre and captivating legal narratives involving animals. This book is a delightful journey through history, examining how animals have been entangled in human legal systems, often in surprising ways. The blend of history, law, and nature offers readers an educational experience that's as enriching as it is entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an author, Katy Barnett's insightful analysis and witty prose make complex legal concepts accessible and engaging. Her books, nestled in the Science \u0026amp; Nature category, promise not just to inform but also to intrigue, ensuring a reading experience that's both educational and thoroughly enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"guilty-pigs-the-weird-and-wonderful-history-of-animal-law-by-jeremy-gans-9781760641849","title":"Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illuminating and entertaining history of the law's treatment of animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrespassing bees, murderous zebras, reasonable cows... Ever since biblical times, animals have been clashing with human laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGuilty Pigs\u003c\/em\u003e, animal law experts Katy Barnett and Jeremy Gans guide readers through the philosophy and practice of animal-related law, from the very earliest cases to the issues we are debating today, including the responsibilities of pet owners and the application of human rights to animals. They also cover hunting rights, using animals to solve crime, protecting animals from abuse and neglect, and the unique nature of owning a living being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to do with animals that injure or kill people, in particular, has long troubled humans. In medieval Europe, 'killer' animals—horses, cattle and most often pigs, which were notorious for eating young children—were put on trial. Even in the early twentieth century, circus elephants who lashed out at their keepers in America were summarily executed for their crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with lively and sometimes bizarre case studies, this is a fascinating and entertaining read—for all lovers of misbehaving creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342631129324,"sku":"9781760641849","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23805433482814.jpg?v=1743926420"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/katy-barnett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}