- Provides a much-needed, comprehensive overview of the field of animal welfare, which has been rapidly growing and evolving - Reviews the core topics in this field, such as the scientific bases for moral consideration of animals, developing conceptualisations of animal welfare, the broad range of animal welfare issues, animal ethics, animal advocacy campaigns, and animal law and policy - Addresses emerging issues such as the impact of climate change, animal exploitation, antimicrobial resistance and pandemics - essential reading for students of animal welfare everywhere, and for policy-makers, researchers and other professionals working in the animal welfare sector