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Description of  For the Prevention of Cruelty The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States [Audiobook]

For the Prevention of Cruelty is the first history of organized advocacy on behalf of animals in the United States to appear in nearly a half century. Diane Beers demonstrates how the cause has shaped and reshaped itself as it has evolved within the broader social context of the shift from an industrial to a postindustrial society. Published by Ohio University Press. "Destined to become a classic in its field." - Publishers Weekly "Diane Beers's history of animal advocacy in the United States is illuminating, authoritative, and highly readable." - J. M. Coetzee "An insightful look at an imperative movement." - Booklist