Diane L. Beers is an associate professor of history at Holyoke Community College, where she teaches social, environmental, and African American history.
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For the Prevention of Cruelty
The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States
By Diane L. Beers
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. Today, thousands of organizations lobby, agitate, and educate the public on issues concerning the rights and treatment of nonhumans.For
