"Agamben has found in Salzani his ideal reader: charitable and sympathetic, but by no means uncritical. Salzani expertly pinpoints in Agamben's vast and complex oeuvre the precise significance of his discourse on animality while simultaneously navigating a critical path beyond the limits of Agamben's influential analysis. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in learning more about contemporary Italian philosophy as well as cutting-edge developments in animal studies." Matthew Calarco Professor of Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton "This important new book is a significant achievement for both political philosophy and animal studies. While others have drawn attention to the place of animals in Agamben's work, Salzani's text is perhaps the most comprehensive to date; exploring the many avenues that Agamben's thought opens for thinking productively and critically about animals, while also drawing attention to the anthropocentric limits of Agamben's perspectives. The text patiently and carefully examines the extraordinary breadth of Agamben's work, as well as that of his interlocutors and commentators, providing an impressive overview that will be an incredible resource for many years to come." Dinesh Wadiwel The University of Sydney.