(re-release) JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual

First published in 1975, 'Animal Liberation' by Peter Singer has been a pivotal book in the animal rights movement. It introduces the concept of 'speciesism,' the systematic neglect and exploitation of nonhuman animals. Singer argues that the interests of all beings capable of suffering should be given equal consideration, regardless of their species. The book critiques factory farming and animal experimentation, presenting alternatives and advocating for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. The revised edition, 'Animal Liberation Now,' updates the arguments to reflect current issues, including environmental impacts and the spread of viruses from factory farms.

'In the Shadow of Man' chronicles Jane Goodall's early years observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Gombe, Tanzania. The book details her groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzee behavior, including tool use, social structures, and emotional lives. Goodall's narrative style, emphasizing the individual personalities of the chimpanzees, revolutionized primatology. Her work challenged existing scientific views and highlighted the close relationship between humans and chimpanzees. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Goodall invites readers to understand and empathize with these remarkable creatures.