Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows
An Introduction to Carnism, 10th Anniversary Edition
By Melanie Joy | Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser
About the book
An Introduction to Carnism.
“An important and groundbreaking contribution to the struggle for the welfare of animals.” — Yuval Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
“An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others.” — Publishers Weekly
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely—because without awareness, there is no free choice.
Editions of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781590035016
Read an Excerpt
An Introduction to Carnism.
“An important and groundbreaking contribution to the struggle for the welfare of animals.” — Yuval Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
“An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others.” — Publishers Weekly
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely—because without awareness, there is no free choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows about?
An Introduction to Carnism.
“An important and groundbreaking contribution to the struggle for the welfare of animals.” — Yuval Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
“An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others.” — Publishers Weekly
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely—because without awareness, there is no free choice.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Fitness and diet > Health: Diets and nutrition
Where can I read a sample of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781590035016
How long is Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows and how many pages does it have?
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows?
Melanie Joy
Who is the Publisher of the book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows?
Red Wheel Weiser
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows is available as paperback(ISBN 9781590035016)
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