A lively history of humane thinking about animals and how it grew into organized protection.
This book traces the long path of compassionate ideas about animals, from ancient thoughts to modern laws and societies. It shows how humane education, religion, literature, and politics helped shape protections for animals and the broader view that all sentient life deserves kind treatment. The journey includes early efforts in Britain and America, the rise of humane societies, and the evolving view of the duties we owe to animals.
Readers will encounter pivotal moments, such as early legislative steps in New York and Massachusetts, the founding of societies to prevent cruelty, and influential voices that argued for ethical treatment across species. The book weaves together philosophy, history, and real-world reform to illuminate how compassion for animals entered public life and law.
Ideal for readers of history, ethics, and animal-protection topics seeking a clear account of how compassion for animals grew into organized protection.
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Excerpt from The Humane Idea: A Brief History of Man's Attitude Toward the Other Animals, and of the Development of the Humane Spirit Into Organized Societies
MY purpose in this small volume is to be of service, particularly to the ordinary humane worker. Scattered over the coun try are many deeply interested in the cause that has for its aim the prevention Of cruelty to animals and the fostering of such a sentiment as will ultimately make prosecution for cruelty unnecessary. Not a few of these workers are called upon from time to time to speak upon some phase of the subject. Often they are far from public libraries where such books might be Obtained as those which would be of assistance to them. It has seemed to me that a brief, yet general survey of the history Of the humane idea would be found useful.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of compassion toward animals throughout history and across different cultures. The author traces the evolution of animal protection laws and reveals the pioneering efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to advocating for the humane treatment of animals. The book explores the philosophical and ethical dimensions of our relationship with other species, highlighting the significance of recognizing their sentience and inherent worth. By examining historical accounts and inspiring stories, the author makes a compelling case for expanding our circle of compassion to encompass all living creatures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330770276_0
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