Animal Revolution: Changing Attitudes Towards Speciesism by Richard D. Ryder (En

Description: Animal Revolution by Richard D. Ryder When Richard Ryder coined the phrase "speciesism" over 20 years ago, animal rights was very much a minority concern. Today, the animal rights movement is well-established across the globe and continues to gain momentum. This work looks at the developments and recent history of this movement. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Richard Ryder coined the term speciesism over two decades ago, the issue of animal rights was very much a minority concern that had associations with crankiness. Today, the animal rights movement is well-established across the globe and continues to gain momentum, with animal experimentation for medical research high on the agenda and very much in the news. This pioneering book - an historical survey of the relationship between humans and non-humans - paved the way for these developments. Revised, updated to include the movements recent history and available in paperback for the first time, and now introducing Ryders concept of painism, Animal Revolution is essential reading for anyone who cares about animals or humanity. Dr Richard D. Ryder is a psychologist, ethicist, historian and political campaigner. He is also a past chairman of the RSPCA. His other books include Victims of Science: The Use of Animals in Research, The Political Animal: The Conquest of Speciesism and Animal Welfare and the Environment (editor). As Mellon Professor, he taught Animal Welfare at Tulane University. Notes Also available in hardback, 9781859733257 GBP50.00 (February, 2000) Author Biography Dr. Richard D. Ryder Dr. Richard D. Ryder is a psychologist,ethicist, historian and political campaigner. He is also a past chairman of the RSPCA. His other books include Victims of Science: The Use of Animals in Research, The Political Animal: The Conquest of Speciesism and Animal Welfare and the Environment. As Me Review A fascinating account of how animals have been regarded and treated from ancient times to the present day ... Buy this book for the history and the campaigning ... buy it for the psychology and the ideas too. Even if you dont agree with him, Ryder is never less than stimulating.International Society for Applied Ethology NewsletterIt would be difficult to find a text that provides a more comprehensive history of mans changing use and relationship to non-human animals.A book full of valuable observations and insights? This book has something important to say and Richard Ryder knows how to say it.Freethinker (2000)Richard Ryder analyses such springs of human conduct as machismo, stoicism and squeamishness. He has never been afraid to court controversy or to unleash uncomfortable new ideas. This is a bracing book. * Times Literary Supplement *As an introduction to the history of human exploitation of animals, and the increasingly effective attempts by the enlightened to make amends, this book cannot be bettered. * Dr. Robert Garner - University of Leicester * Promotional Also available in hardback, 9781859733257 GBP50.00 (February, 2000) Review Quote Richard Ryder analyses such springs of human conduct as machismo, stoicism and squeamishness. He has never been afraid to court controversy or to unleash uncomfortable new ideas. This is a bracing book. Details ISBN1859733301 Author Richard D. Ryder Short Title ANIMAL REVOLUTION Language English ISBN-10 1859733301 ISBN-13 9781859733301 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Edition 2nd Imprint Berg Publishers Subtitle Changing Attitudes Towards Speciesism Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780631152392 DEWEY 304.2 Place of Publication London Residence US DOI 10.1604/9781859733301 UK Release Date 2000-02-01 NZ Release Date 2000-02-01 Edited by Elena Zaytseva Birth 1937 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Pages 300 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2000-02-01 Illustrations illustrations, bibliography, index Audience General AU Release Date 2010-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:19706515;

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