Nonhuman Witnessing

Discover Nonhuman Witnessing by Michael Richardson, a compelling exploration of how animals, ecosystems, and nonhuman agents shape testimony, memory, and justice. Richardson invites readers into a fresh, interdisciplinary conversation that bridges animal studies, environmental humanities, law, and ethics—challenging conventional ideas about who can witness and what counts as evidence.

Through evocative case studies and lucid analysis, this book illuminates the sensory lives and communicative acts of nonhuman beings—showing how their presence alters social narratives, legal decisions, and conservation strategies. Richardson’s clear prose makes complex theory accessible, whether you’re an academic, a student in North America or Europe, a legal practitioner, or an engaged reader in Australia and beyond.

Why this book matters: it reframes debates about accountability and care in an age of ecological crisis, offering practical frameworks for policymakers, scholars, and advocates. Readers will leave with sharper tools to read nonhuman signals—tracks, sounds, chemical traces—as meaningful testimony that can inform research, courtroom practice, and grassroots conservation.

Perfect for courses in ecocriticism, anthropology, and environmental law, Nonhuman Witnessing is both timely and enduring. Add it to your collection to deepen your understanding of multispecies justice and the ethical implications of listening differently. Order now to engage with a vital new perspective on testimony, responsibility, and the living world.

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