Sam Morris, clinical professor in Sport Leadership and Management, recently co-edited Sport and Species with Gabriela Tymowski-Gionet of the University of New Brunswick. Published by Routledge, the volume is the first comprehensive examination of the ethical questions raised by animal participation in sporting activities. Contributors analyze topics ranging from equestrian sports to hunting through philosophical frameworks such as consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the capabilities approach. The book invites readers to consider issues of animal welfare, agency, and dignity in competitive environments.

Morris, S. P., & Tymowski-Gionet, G. (Eds.). (2026). Sport and Species. Routledge.

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