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Books : Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism
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Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism by: Mark Hawthorne List Price: $19.95 Vegetarian Books Price: $13.57 You Save: $6.38 (32%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 591 EAN: 9781846940910 ISBN: 1846940915 Label: O Books Manufacturer: O Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 304 Publication Date: January 25, 2008 Publisher: O Books Studio: O Books Sales Rank: 36157 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Animal protection is one of the most passionately debated issues of our day. In light of recent legislation and intensified pressure put on activists around the world, those advocates fighting for animal liberation or even animal welfare need a single resource covering the major, and some minor, models of animal activism.Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animals and gives voice to activists from around the globe, who explain why their chosen models of activism have been successful - and how others can get involved. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Excellent action guide"Striking at the roots" is an excellent guide for all those who want to act in defense of animals, without breaking any law. There are so many of us who feel they could contribute more, but have a hard time finding a practical way to do it. This book is extremely useful because it offers so many ideas and examples: there surely is one for you, too. Well written, smart, concise, pragmatic. Couldn't be better. Rating: - This is an outstanding bookThis book is an exceptional resource for people who want to help prevent animal abuse. Mark Hawthorne offers clear, concise actions we can take in our every day lives that really do make a difference. And he reminds us that we don't have to sacrifice ourselves to the cause to be effective. In fact we are better advocates if we don't. Informative, engaging, easy-to-read and inspiring. If you care about animals, read this book. Rating: - A 'How-To' manual for anyone looking to change the world.I am so grateful for Mark Hawthorne's debut release, 'Striking At The Roots.' This book is essential for anyone who has observed an injustice in our society but wasn't sure how to approach the systematic eradication of the problem; Hawthorne provides strategies, testimonials, and practical advice for any fledgling or veteran activists who want to make the greatest impact on the world. The oppression of billions of animals each year for food, clothing, and entertainment is one of the most pressing matters in the world today, and it's my hope that anyone who picks up this book will be inspired to take action to stop the egregious cruelty and abuse that exists in these animal industries. Furthermore, the skills and knowledge learned ... Read More: Rating: - A great resource for beginners and activists alikeThis is a wonderful book for folks who love animals but are not sure how to turn that love into action. Does everyone have to carry a picket sign in front of KFC? Not at all. As the author shows, there are as many ways to help animals as there are people who care. This is a great book! Rating: - Sharpening Your Activist SkillsStriking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism, by Mark Hawthorne, is about walking the walk - and getting others to walk with you. The book, Hawthorne explains, is "intended for the person who agrees with the premise that animals are mistreated in our society, believes that the public has a moral obligation to speak out against this cruelty and who wants to be directly involved in opposing animal exploitation in its many forms." The book is "a guide to the most pragmatic opportunities available for speaking and acting on behalf of animals." Readers with busy lives are encouraged, "you can make a difference even if you limit your involvement to an hour a month." Striking at the Roots shows how to become an effective leafleter, ... Read More: |
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