Vegetarian Books
Bookmark the site !
Select Country
UK Vegetarians
US Vegetarians
DE Vegetarier
FR Végétariens
page 1 of 1
Rating: 
- Fascinating; thought provoking; unique; a mine of informatio
This is a fascinating book. It traces the whole history of the relationship between humans and animals and the development of the movement in recent decades to protect animals. Philosophers have led the current revival of interest in animal rights. In Europe the issue has gone further and a mass of new legislation has been passed in recent years to protect animals. If animals can suffer why should they not have rights? But why does Europe lead the US on this? Why is America being left behind? Are Americans less rational or less compassionate? Ryder addresses these issues (which are rarely addressed elsewhere). This is one of the main reasons I find the book invaluable. He also gives a wealth of scientific evidence to support the case for better treatment and respect for animals. I really think that Ryder's voice is worth listening to - after all, he gave to Peter Singer the idea of 'speciesism' and provided much of the material that Singer used in his classic Animal Liberation way back in 1975.
Rating: - This book is the best summary of the background of aw.
This is the best and most readable book on the subject of why animals have been treated in the way that they have over the centuries. It is scholarly and thoughtful, and not just a catalogue of gruesome abuses, nor a sentimentalised view of almost humanised creatures, but a straightforward account of where we are today in the animal welfare movement - and why.
- Fascinating; thought provoking; unique; a mine of informatioThis is a fascinating book. It traces the whole history of the relationship between humans and animals and the development of the movement in recent decades to protect animals. Philosophers have led the current revival of interest in animal rights. In Europe the issue has gone further and a mass of new legislation has been passed in recent years to protect animals. If animals can suffer why should they not have rights? But why does Europe lead the US on this? Why is America being left behind? Are Americans less rational or less compassionate? Ryder addresses these issues (which are rarely addressed elsewhere). This is one of the main reasons I find the book invaluable. He also gives a wealth of scientific evidence to support the case for better treatment and respect for animals. I really think that Ryder's voice is worth listening to - after all, he gave to Peter Singer the idea of 'speciesism' and provided much of the material that Singer used in his classic Animal Liberation way back in 1975.
Rating:
- This book is the best summary of the background of aw.This is the best and most readable book on the subject of why animals have been treated in the way that they have over the centuries. It is scholarly and thoughtful, and not just a catalogue of gruesome abuses, nor a sentimentalised view of almost humanised creatures, but a straightforward account of where we are today in the animal welfare movement - and why.
