Animals and the Environment
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- ISBN 9781138825871
- Weight: 635g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 05 May 2015
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Contemporary Earth and animal activists rarely collaborate, perhaps because environmentalists focus on species and ecosystems, while animal advocates look to the individual, and neither seems to have much respect for the other. This diverse collection of essays highlights common ground between earth and animal advocates, most notably the protection of wildlife and personal dietary choice.
If earth and animal advocates move beyond philosophical differences and resultant divergent priorities, turning attention to shared goals, both will be more effective – and both animals and the environment will benefit. Given the undeniable seriousness of the environmental problems that we face, including climate change and species extinction, it is essential that activists join forces. Drawing on a wide range of issues and disciplines, ranging from wildlife management, hunting, and the work of NGOs to ethics, ecofeminism, religion and animal welfare, this volume provides a stimulating collection of ideas and challenges for anyone else who cares about the environment or animals.
Professor Emeritus Dr. Lisa Kemmerer worked in academia for 20 years at Montana State University. Internationally known for her engaging presentations and groundbreaking publications she is the founder and director of the information-sharing non-profit Tapestry, which envisions a world where all living beings and the earth itself are treated with care, dignity, and respect. Kemmerer’s ongoing, long legacy of research and writing focuses on animal ethics, environment ethics, and intersectional oppressions.
