Animal Liberation

This book, first published in 1975, has opened the eyes of millions to the concept of "speciesism" - our systematic neglect of nonhuman animals. This has led to a global movement to change our attitudes towards animals and put an end to the cruelty we inflict upon them. In Animal Liberation, Peter Singer exposes the harsh realities of "factory farms" and product-testing procedures, debunking the false justifications behind them and presenting alternatives to what has become an environmental, social, and moral concern. This book is an important and convincing call to conscience, fairness, decency, and justice, and is a must-read for both supporters and skeptics alike. As the Chicago Tribune aptly put it, "this is a crucial book that will alter the way many of us perceive animals - and, ultimately, ourselves."