In Defense of Animals

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In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave, edited by Peter Singer, is a compelling collection of essays by philosophers and activists addressing the evolving challenges of the animal rights movement. This volume revisits key issues such as measuring animal suffering and reconsidering animal personhood, while also sharing effective advocacy stories. It goes beyond ethical debates, offering practical "Ten Tips for Activists" to guide everyday campaigning for animal rights.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in animal rights, ethical philosophy, activism, and social change. It suits both newcomers seeking practical advocacy guidance and those familiar with Peter Singer's influential writings.

Highlights challenges facing the animal rights movement. This book contains essays that explore fresh ways of measuring animal suffering, reassess the question of personhood, and draw highlight of tales of effective advocacy.

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Bringing together new essays by philosophers and activists, In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave highlights the new challenges facing the animal rights movement.

Exciting new collection edited by controversial philosopher Peter Singer, who made animal rights into an international concern when he first published In Defence of Animals and Animal Liberation over thirty years ago.

Essays explore new ways of measuring animal suffering, reassess the question of personhood, and highlight tales of effective advocacy.

Lays out "Ten Tips for Activists", taking the reader beyond ethical theory and into the day-to-day campaigns for animal rights.

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The Independent on Sunday praises the book for continuing Singer's vital work in exposing the cruelty hidden within farms and laboratories, describing it as a project of "turning these walls, one by one, to glass." The essays underscore the need for a humane culture that respects all sentient beings. A noted admirer of Singer's work awaits this collection, highlighting its powerful and positive approach to societal and personal change.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405119412

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Peter Singer
Edited by Peter Singer
Edited by Peter Singer

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

PETER SINGER is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at the University Center for Human Values, Princeton University and Laureate Professor in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of Animal Liberation, first published in 1975, and is widely credited with triggering the modern animal rights movement. The success of his 2009 book The Life You Can Save led him to found the organization of the same name, which researches and recommends the most effective organizations working to reduce global poverty. In 2012 Singer was made a Companion of the Order of Australia, the nation's highest civilian honor.