TY - JOUR
T1 - Ethical responsibilities towards expedition pack animals. The Mountain Guide's and Expedition Leader's Ethical Responsibilities Towards Pack Animals on Expedition
AU - Cousquer, Glen
AU - Allison, Pete
N1 - Funding Information:
I would especially like to thank Mr. Stephen Blakeway, MRCVS and the Donkey Sanctuary, for recognising the value of this educational project and providing the support and assistance without which this work would never have become a reality. I would also like to thank all the members of the Société Pour la Protection des Animaux et de la Nature (SPANA Maroc) and the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) who have provided assistance and encouragement with various aspects of the planning, research and execution of this project. I would particularly like to thank Professor Hassan Alyakine and Mr. Michael Crane, MRCVS, for their invaluable advice, support and enthusiasm.
PY - 2012/10
Y1 - 2012/10
N2 - Mountain Guides and Expedition Leaders often find themselves using pack animals, such as mules, on expedition. In the absence of motorised transport, the mule's ability to carry heavy loads over difficult mountainous terrain is thus exploited. Superficially, this can be reduced to a contractual arrangement between the mule owner and guide: the muleteer is able to secure employment because, together with his mule, he is able to offer a service in exchange for money. In employing the muleteer, the leader enters into a contract with another moral being that brings with it various rights and responsibilities. The nature of the contract between the leader and the mule, however, is far from clear and the leader's responsibilities easily overlooked.
AB - Mountain Guides and Expedition Leaders often find themselves using pack animals, such as mules, on expedition. In the absence of motorised transport, the mule's ability to carry heavy loads over difficult mountainous terrain is thus exploited. Superficially, this can be reduced to a contractual arrangement between the mule owner and guide: the muleteer is able to secure employment because, together with his mule, he is able to offer a service in exchange for money. In employing the muleteer, the leader enters into a contract with another moral being that brings with it various rights and responsibilities. The nature of the contract between the leader and the mule, however, is far from clear and the leader's responsibilities easily overlooked.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.annals.2012.05.001
DO - 10.1016/j.annals.2012.05.001
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84864509005
SN - 0160-7383
VL - 39
SP - 1839
EP - 1858
JO - Annals of Tourism Research
JF - Annals of Tourism Research
IS - 4
ER -