Dr Michael Morris

Biography 

Lecturer in Agriculture and Environment.

 

My professional background is in university teaching, scientific research and government policy advice. I have taught at universities and polytechnics in New Zealand, China and Japan. In my spare time I am a passionate advocate for animals and for environmental protection. I have stood for Parliament and for local council in New Zealand on a conservationist and animal liberationist platform.

Michael has now left the RAU.

Research

Research 

Compassionate conservation. Animal liberation philosophy. Links between inequality, animal protection and environmentalism.

Teaching

Teaching 

Q1421 Species and ecosystems

Publications

Publications 

  • Morris, M.C. (2021a) Primary school education resources on conservation in New Zealand over-emphasise killing of non-native mammals. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, in press.
  • Morris, M.C. (2021b) The Voiceless Animal Cruelty Index and its relationship to per capita purchasing power parity and inequality.  Kotiutui, New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/1177083X.2021.1885453
  • Morris, M.C. and Livesey, J. (2020)  Plant-based protein cost survey.  Food New Zealand October 2020, 42-44.
  • Morris, M.C. (2020)  Predator Free New Zealand and the ‘war’ on pests.  Is it a just war? Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics 33, 93-110. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10806-019-09815-x).
  • Morris, M.C. and Murray, M. (2017) Animal welfare in New Zealand and its application to zoos and aquaria. In: Justice in the Ark: increasing legal equality for zoo animals (Ed. J. Donahue). Lexington Books, Lanham.