A Primer on Animal Rights: Leading Experts Write About Animal Cruelty and Exploitation

Rating:
Summary: Not what I was hoping for
Review: I have been interested in the ethical issues surrounding animals in society for some time, but have only recently taken the step of becoming actively involved in the welfare of animals. I thought this book would provide a comprehensive introduction to activism. I found much of it to be highly abstract to the point of being incomprehensible. The "ideal" that seems to be sought is certainly well-detailed, but to me it seemed to be so far away from what is "practical" that I finally gave up. I guess I'm more interested in getting my hands dirty and really doing something to lessen the suffering of animals than just thinking about doing so and constructing convoluted philosophies that will never be implemented.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I was hoping for
Review: I have been interested in the ethical issues surrounding animals in society for some time, but have only recently taken the step of becoming actively involved in the welfare of animals. I thought this book would provide a comprehensive introduction to activism. I found much of it to be highly abstract to the point of being incomprehensible. The "ideal" that seems to be sought is certainly well-detailed, but to me it seemed to be so far away from what is "practical" that I finally gave up. I guess I'm more interested in getting my hands dirty and really doing something to lessen the suffering of animals than just thinking about doing so and constructing convoluted philosophies that will never be implemented.

Rating:
Summary: Rational, Well Balanced, Comprehensive, Thought Provoking
Review: If you're going to read just one book on the subject of animal rights, let this be it!

You'll hear from leading experts about each of the issues, with well substantiated information presented in a matter-of-fact way that's easy to read and contemplate, although by no means "dumbed down". This is not a heavily biased, screaming activist book for the previously converted; it's a balanced approach to thinking rationally about life-and-death issues.

When you've read this book, you'll realize you've opened yourself to a whole new way of thinking about animals and their roles in our lives.