Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

Book • 2009
In 'Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows', Melanie Joy introduces the concept of carnism, a belief system that enables us to selectively choose which animals become our food.

The book delves into the psychological and social mechanisms behind this phenomenon, offering insights into how we can make more informed choices about food and animal welfare.

John Robbins contributes a foreword to this thought-provoking work.

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