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With his simple yet radical notion that sentience alone is sufficient for rights protection, law professor Gary Francione revolutionized the animal-rights position. Pioneered in essays, interviews, and three preceding books, his abolitionist approach is accessibly integrated in Animals as Persons. Perhaps most compelling is his characterization of our confused attitude toward animals: We simultaneously disapprove of unnecessary suffering while maintaining a system that classifies them as property--a status which permits humans to brutally harm animals on an appallingly large scale. Examining a range of mainstream animal-protection approaches, he outlines how these may reinforce animals'… Read more
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With a forward by Doris Day, LaLand shares a collection of more than 100 true stories featuring non-human animals who each carry a heartrending capacity to care for other beings. These short tales--which include that of a dolphin who dies for her baby, a toddler-saving goose, and a dog who guards his deceased human's grave--succeed at igniting our stifled empathy toward animals. Peppered with quotes from prominent thinkers, facts about systematic injustices, as well as tips on how to better the lives of animals we encounter, LaLand hopes to mend our broken bonds. Believing we have lost touch with the unbiased empathy we naturally possess, she hopes that, in paying attention to the emotional… Read more
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At first glance, Get It Ripe might seem like just another in the laundry list of vegan cookbooks put out by cute, punk-ish women. While it's true that author Jae Steele has put out her fair share of food-focused zines--which undoubtedly ups her punk cred--her efforts for GIR go way beyond the basics. With sections on everything from the warming properties of food to how the body actually processes nutrients, this book is less a cookbook than an all-in-one guide to healthy vegan living, for which Steele's holistic-nutritionist training is put to good use. That said, Steele isn't slacking on the food. With recipes like Spice Swirl Bundt Cake with Buttahmilk Glaze--yes, Steele gets style… Read more
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