Animal Rights [Library Binding]

Daniel cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1993

Takes a close-up look at the issue of animal rights from both a historical and modern-day perspective, discussing how young people can act responsibly toward animals and providing a list of animal-rights organizations and cruelty-free products.

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

Cohen's subtitle expresses his activist theme; though it's evenhanded, this what-to-do volume, dedicated to the animals in the author's life who have ``given me so much more than I was ever able to give them,'' communicates a strong sympathy. Acknowledging the occasional ferocity of the animal rights movement, Cohen views its history as comprising issues beyond respect for nonhumans, pointing out that SPCA groups led to SPCChildren and that their early members were also actively anti-slavery and pro-feminist. The author's research revealed many horrors: chickens debeaked and female chicks kept in egg-producing plants while males are gassed; fast-food burger meat imported from former tropical rain forest lands; pet-shop pups, raised in ``puppy mills,'' maturing into vicious or nervous dogs. As far as it goes, the material is striking; but medical research is inadequately covered here. Still, Cohen offers a range of levels of commitment to the cause, describing possible actions such as refusing to buy animals or supplies in pet shops or to dissect animals in class but leaving readers to make their own choices. See Patterson (below) for a broader approach to the topic. Notes; bibliography; resources; index. (Nonfiction. 12+) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press; 1ST edition (October 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562942190
• ISBN-13: 978-1562942199
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,397,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Balanced Animal Rights Book, August 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Animal Rights (Library Binding)

This is a very balanced book on animal rights.
Cohen explains both sides of animal rights, and
lets you decide what to believe. Cohen does not
express any opinion himself, but simply tells you
what both sides think about the issue. A pretty
good book, if you like balanced books.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gives A Great Perspective On Animal Rights, November 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Animal Rights (Library Binding)

I like this book because it does have a great perspective on animal rights and gives plenty of information on the sucject. He however allows you to decide your opinion on the subject and doesn't give his.