Why read For the Prevention of Cruelty?

Book cover of For the Prevention of Cruelty: The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States

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Animal rights. Those two words conjure diverse but powerful images and reactions. Some nod in agreement, while others roll their eyes in contempt. Most people fall somewhat uncomfortably in the middle, between endorsement and rejection, as they struggle with the profound moral, philosophical, and legal questions provoked by the debate.…

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1 author picked For the Prevention of Cruelty as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

David Grimm

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For those who want to learn more about the meaning and history of animal rights, this is one of the most informative books I’ve read on the rise of the American animal welfare and animal rights movements. Even if you don’t agree with everything in these pages, you’ll come away with a new appreciation of the struggles to protect dogs, cats, and other animals in our modern society.

From David's list on for serious thinkers about cats and dogs.