Diane L. Beers


Diane L. Beers is an associate professor of history at Holyoke Community College, where she teaches social, environmental, and African American history.


Author of…

Cover of For the Prevention of Cruelty

For the Prevention of Cruelty

The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States

Animal rights. Those two words conjure diverse but powerful images and reactions. Some nod in agreement, while others roll their eyes in contempt. Most people fall somewhat uncomfortably in the middle, between endorsement and rejection, as they struggle with the profound moral, philosophical, and legal questions provoked by the debate.…

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