Animal Rights/human Rights
Book Details
Reading Info
About This Book
This accessible and cutting-edge work offers a new look at the history of western "civilization," one that brings into focus the interrelated suffering of oppressed humans and other animals. Nibert argues persuasively that throughout history the exploitation of other animals has gone hand in hand with the oppression of women, people of color, and other oppressed groups. He maintains that the oppression both of humans and of other species of animals is inextricably tangled within the structure of
Our Review
This accessible yet rigorous examination of Western civilization reveals how animal exploitation has been systematically intertwined with human oppression throughout history. Nibert presents compelling evidence that the subjugation of animals operates within the same structural frameworks used to oppress women, people of color, and marginalized human groups. The book traces these interconnected systems of domination from ancient societies through modern capitalism, showing how animal exploitation enables and reinforces human suffering.
What makes this work distinctive is its refusal to treat animal rights and human rights as separate concerns, instead demonstrating how they're mutually reinforcing systems of violence. Readers interested in social justice, critical theory, or ethical philosophy will find this intersectional approach both challenging and illuminating. The book ultimately pushes beyond analysis to consider how recognizing these connections might transform our approach to creating a more just world for all beings.
Themes
Subjects
Looking for more books?
Visit our sister site BooksbyOrder.com