A Rational Approach to Animal Rights

Extensions in Abolitionist Theory
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-349-55267-2
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, 239 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 332 g

Applying critical sociological theory, this book explores the shortcomings of popular tactics in animal liberation efforts. Building a case for a scientifically-grounded grassroots approach, it is argued that professionalized advocacy that works in the service of theistic, capitalist, patriarchal institutions will find difficulty achieving success.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wrenn, Corey

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltsoziologie, Umweltpsychologie, Umweltethik
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Bioethik, Tierethik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Bioethik, Tierethik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Umweltethik, Umweltphilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie

Über Autor(innen)

Corey Lee Wrenn is full-time lecturer of Sociology with Monmouth University and a distance instructor of Sociology at Colorado State University, US. She received her M.S. and B.A. from Virginia Tech. She was elected council member of the American Sociological Association's Animals & Society section (2013-2016) and has been published in several peer-reviewed academic journals.