The Oxford Handbook of Animal Emotion

The Oxford Handbook of Animal Emotion explores how animals experience feelings like fear, joy, or empathy, similar to humans. It examines scientific research on animal behaviors, brain functions, and evolutionary aspects that suggest animals have complex emotional lives. The book aims to deepen understanding of animal consciousness, welfare, and the moral considerations of how humans treat them. Overall, it highlights that animals are capable of genuine emotional experiences, which has important implications for science, ethics, and our relationship with the animal world.