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Book Striking at the Roots  A Practical Guide to Animal Activism

Download or read book Striking at the Roots A Practical Guide to Animal Activism written by Mark Hawthorne and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major revision of animal rights bible Striking at the Roots, referencing changes from the last 10 years including the rise of social media, which is now a key part of any campaign. The book brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animal rights. Activists from around the globe explain why their models of activism have been successful - and how you can become involved. Concise and full of practical examples and resources, this manual for success demonstrates how many of the world's most engaged activists effectively speak to the public, lobby policymakers, and deal with law enforcement - all while keeping their eyes on the prize of achieving victories for animals. This book will empower you to make the most of your skills. From simple leafleting to taking direct action, each chapter clearly explains where to begin, what to expect, and how to ensure your message is heard.

Book Striking at the Roots  a Practical Guide to Animal Activism

Download or read book Striking at the Roots a Practical Guide to Animal Activism written by Mark Hawthorne and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major revision of the animal rights bible, referencing changes from the last 10 years including the rise of social media.

Book A Vegan Ethic

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Hawthorne
  • Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
  • Release : 2016-07-29
  • ISBN : 1785354035
  • Pages : 161 pages

Download or read book A Vegan Ethic written by Mark Hawthorne and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If veganism is about doing your best to not harm any sentient life, we must logically extend that circle of compassion to human animals as well," writes Mark Hawthorne in this practical, engaging guide to veganism and animal rights. Along with proven advice for going and staying vegan, an overview of animal exploitation, and answers to common questions about ethical eating (such as “Isn’t ‘humane meat’ a good option?” and “Don’t plants feel pain?”), A Vegan Ethic draws on the work and experiences of intersectional activists to examine how all forms of oppression - including racism, sexism, ableism, and speciesism - are connected by privilege, control, and economic power. By recognizing how social justice issues overlap, we can develop collaborative strategies for finding solutions.

Book A Rational Approach to Animal Rights

Download or read book A Rational Approach to Animal Rights written by Corey Wrenn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying critical sociological theory, this book explores the shortcomings of popular tactics in animal liberation efforts. Building a case for a scientifically-grounded grassroots approach, it is argued that professionalized advocacy that works in the service of theistic, capitalist, patriarchal institutions will find difficulty achieving success.

Book Bleating Hearts

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Hawthorne
  • Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
  • Release : 2013-11-29
  • ISBN : 1780998503
  • Pages : 608 pages

Download or read book Bleating Hearts written by Mark Hawthorne and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and hard-hitting, Bleating Hearts examines the world’s vast exploitation of animals, from the food, fashion, and research industries to the use of other species for sport, war, entertainment, religion, labor and pleasure. ,

Book The Way of the Rabbit

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Hawthorne
  • Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
  • Release : 2021-07-31
  • ISBN : 1789047943
  • Pages : 212 pages

Download or read book The Way of the Rabbit written by Mark Hawthorne and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This very informative and in-depth book about rabbits has some excellent and entertaining chapters on the rabbit in art, literature, myth, and popular culture, which I particularly enjoyed.' Libby Joy | The Beatrix Potter Society An Affectionate History of Nature's Most Surprising Species. Independent and resourceful, rabbits represent balance, rebirth, speed, fertility, resurrection, abundance, creativity, magic, and harmony. Yet they are much more than symbols, they are unique individuals with complex inner lives. In The Way of the Rabbit, Mark Hawthorne immerses himself in their world, exploring their habitats and evolution, their role in legend and literature, their place in popular culture, their fascinating biology, and, of course, their significance as household companions. It’s an entertaining journey through myth and history that celebrates the rabbit’s spirit, courage, friendships, and playfulness.

Book Animal Welfare

Download or read book Animal Welfare written by Christina Fisanick and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Hinduism, cows are sacred, respected, and treated as a motherly giving animal. The thought of eating them or using their skin for accessories is sickening. So many cultures across the globe have their own understandings of animal welfare. This fantastic collection of essays shares international beliefs about animals and animal welfare. Essays includes speeches, government documents, and articles from international magazines and news sources. Readers will explore global perspectives about cultural and religious views on animal rights. They will evaluate animal welfare in relation to biomedical research. Essays examine the world food industry. The last chapter covers animal ownership and welfare in various cultures.

Book Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare  2 volumes

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare 2 volumes written by Marc Bekoff and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-11-25 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark publishing achievement on the subject, the new edition of this acclaimed encyclopedia is expanded to two volumes, covering the full range of issues related to animal protection. Expanded to two volumes, the comprehensively updated new edition, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition is an extraordinary publishing event. It remains the only reference to cover the entire scope of animal rights and welfare from a global interdisciplinary perspective, with an international team of contributors assembled by Marc Bekoff covering animal treatment issues in the United States, China, India, Kenya, Australia, and many other nations. With a focused emphasis on fairness and justice for animals evident on every page, Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: Second Edition offers clear explanations of hot-button topics like puppy mills, endangered species in zoos, no-kill shelters, dog fighting, factory farming and disease, veganism, conservation ethics, wildlife contraception, and more. The encyclopedia also explores a range of religious, ethical, and philosophical views on using animals, as well as the latest research on animal cognition and sentience. The work helps readers understand the different viewpoints of animal welfare advocates who want to improve conditions for animals and animal rights activists who don't want animals used at all.

Book The Pig in Thin Air

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alex Lockwood
  • Publisher : Lantern Books
  • Release : 2016-04-01
  • ISBN : 1590565363
  • Pages : 126 pages

Download or read book The Pig in Thin Air written by Alex Lockwood and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lockwood explores the dimensions of embodiment from his own body to those of the animals he bears witness to, from bodies of knowledge and those who place themselves in the way of the machinery of death, through to our physical efforts to make sense of a world where so much is desensitized, disembodied, and fragmented. Part of Lantern's {bio}graphies series.

Book Earth Spirit

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Hawthorne
  • Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
  • Release : 2022-05-27
  • ISBN : 1785352490
  • Pages : 73 pages

Download or read book Earth Spirit written by Mark Hawthorne and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Eco-Spirituality and Human-Animal Relationships Mark Hawthorne examines the all-too-often difficult and exploitative relationship between animals and humans. Eco-spirituality seeks to reassess our relationship with the environment, where humans are understood as not morally superior but rather equal to the life forms with whom we share this planet. Our kinship with animals has perhaps always been fragmented, but it’s not too late to embrace a new paradigm. For us, for them, and for all life on Earth.

Book Vegan s Daily Companion

    Book Details:
  • Author : Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • Publisher : Quarry Books
  • Release : 2011-03-01
  • ISBN : 161058015X
  • Pages : 321 pages

Download or read book Vegan s Daily Companion written by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live a joyful, compassionate life, every day of the year with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's guide, Vegan's Daily Companion! Mondays: For the Love of Food – A celebration of familiar and not-so-familiar foods to spark enthusiasm for eating healthfully. Tuesdays: Effective Communication – Techniques and tactics for speaking on behalf of veganism effectively and compassionately. Wednesdays: Optimum Health for Body, Mind, and Spirit – Care and maintenance for becoming and remaining a joyful vegan. Thursdays: Animals in the Arts: Literature, Film, Painting – Inspiration across the ages that reflects our consciousness of and relationship to non-human animals. Fridays: Stories of Hope, Rescue, and Transformation – Heartening stories of people who have become awakened and animals have found sanctuary. Saturdays + Sundays: Healthful Recipes – Favorite recipes to use as activism and nourishment.

Book Vegan for Life

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jack Norris
  • Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
  • Release : 2011-07-12
  • ISBN : 0738214973
  • Pages : 305 pages

Download or read book Vegan for Life written by Jack Norris and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive guide for optimal plant-based nutrition at every stage of life, now completely updated. Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about organics, processed foods, raw foods, and more. Now, ten years since its original publication, the book has been completely revised and updated, with: A brand-new chapter on vegan eating for weight management Guidance on eating to prevent chronic disease The latest findings on sports nutrition and muscle mass Easy-to-follow vegan food guides, menus, and pantry lists Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during every stage of life, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike.

Book The Animal Experimentation Debate

Download or read book The Animal Experimentation Debate written by David E. Newton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing the topic from antiquity to the present day, this book examines the debate over the use of animals in research in a fair and balanced way. The debate over the use of nonhuman animals in experimental research has gone on for centuries, and it continues as vigorously today as it ever has. In fact, in the last decade, the controversy has intensified, making animal testing a topic at the highest level of debate of any socioscientific issue in the United States. This book presents all sides of the issue so that readers can come to their own conclusions as to the morality and validity of animal experimentation, and provides biographies of individuals and descriptions of organizations that have been involved in the debate over the centuries. Additionally, it documents the historical shift in thinking that made animal experimentation commonplace between the time of the ancient Greeks and the 19th century, to the mindset of some who argue for an end to the practice and alternative ways of conducting medical experimentation to benefit human health.

Book Philosophy for a Better World

Download or read book Philosophy for a Better World written by Floris van den Berg and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After reading this book, the world won't look the same. Imagine yourself confined to a wheelchair; or living within the severely constricted lifestyle options of a woman in Saudi Arabia; or being a homosexual in a homophobic society; or a coffee farmer in Ethiopia; or a cow on a factory farm; or growing up impoverished in a developing country; or living 500 years from now when future generations may be negatively impacted by what we do today. This compelling thought experiment invites readers to take a moral journey, which in turn leads to an inconvenient evaluation of the way most of us live. The author proposes a new perspective, called universal subjectivism, which can be adopted by anyone regardless of religious or philosophical orientation. It takes into consideration the universal capacity for suffering and, through raising awareness, seeks to diminish that suffering and increase happiness. With consistent and crystal clear moral reasoning, van den Berg shows that the world can be organized to ensure more pleasure, beauty, justice, happiness, health, freedom, animal welfare, and sustainability. He emphasizes that today the near-term future is our greatest challenge- our affl

Book Animal Abuse

    Book Details:
  • Author : Catherine Tiplady
  • Publisher : CABI
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 1845939832
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Animal Abuse written by Catherine Tiplady and published by CABI. This book was released on 2013 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal abuse is an increasingly recognized issue throughout the world and makes headlines every year. The plight of animals is well documented, but the hidden cost to those who help is not fully understood. This practical handbook covers definitions, types and explanations of forms of animal abuse, and then examines the impacts of animal abuse on professionals and provides coping strategies. The book concludes with a guide to dealing with animal abuse, including providing first aid for common emergencies and dealing with the human abusers.

Book The Soul of Activism

    Book Details:
  • Author : Shmuly Yanklowitz
  • Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
  • Release : 2019-11-29
  • ISBN : 1789040612
  • Pages : 130 pages

Download or read book The Soul of Activism written by Shmuly Yanklowitz and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Soul of Activism, author and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, gives a unique re-examination of the power of interfaith spirituality to fuel the fires of progressive activism. 'Religion' in the public sphere has been claimed by far-right ideologues while progressives, turned off by the hypocrisy of the religious influence on contemporary policy, have lost out on the experience of religious community. As a result, progressives are losing control of political discourse because they neither grasp nor trust the universal and invigorating language and practice of religion when expressed productively for social justice. Progressive activists must find these missing spiritual tools, cultivate compassion, and lead affirmative change in their communities.

Book The Farm Animal Movement

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeff Thomas
  • Publisher : Lantern Books
  • Release : 2023-12-05
  • ISBN : 1590567196
  • Pages : 284 pages

Download or read book The Farm Animal Movement written by Jeff Thomas and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America is undergoing an ethical revolution involving the industrial treatment of farm animals. This book tells its stories from midwestern slaughterhouses to the halls of Capitol Hill to Ivy League universities and Silicon Valley laboratories. This is a roadmap for people who want to work to end factory farming. Behind you stand the ghosts of three hundred farm animals killed for every year you have lived. Given the numbers involved, the most significant action you can take to mitigate suffering is to work to improve farm animal welfare. But this book is not about death and suffering. This book is about life and hope. In less than a decade, farm animal compassion has moved from a niche cause into the pantheon of established social movements. America is undergoing an unheralded ethical revolution involving the industrial treatment of farm animals. As the movement’s workforce has quintupled, the funding dedicated to farm animal welfare has increased geometrically. For the first time in history, many Americans are answering the moral question of what to do with their time on Earth by dedicating their lives to helping farm animals. A constellation of activists, capitalists, farmers, lawyers, philanthropists, politicians, professors, scientists, and writers are using different tactics with the same motives and goals to address what they see as the world’s most pressing and tractable problem. Collective actions previously impossible have become self-reinforcing as millions of Americans are speaking loudly and clearly about their priorities with their careers, investments, purchases, and votes. This book tells the stories of this revolution from midwestern slaughterhouses to the halls of Capitol Hill to Ivy League universities and Silicon Valley laboratories. What was once the province of itinerant activists has opened so it is now possible for you—yes, you—to dedicate your life’s work to helping end the world’s largest source of suffering. This book is a roadmap for people who want to learn how to use their career, freedom, and resources to end factory farming in America.