- Hardcover: 201 pages
- Publisher: Praeger Publishers (June 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0275990168
- ISBN-13: 978-0275990169
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,177,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"American vegetarianism has existed for more than 200 years and authors Karen and Michael Iacobbo weave its history with touching and terrifying testimonials that explain how people from all walks of life went veg. Shattering stereotypes, this book spotlights the various subcultures within the movement, from crunchy hippies to hardcore punks, pro-life compassionate conservatives to retired professionals....[t]his is a great book to give to a skeptical meat-eater or a new vegetarian or vegan who feels alone." -
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Vegetarianism is not a diet trend, or the flavor of the month. Instead, vegetarianism is a philosophy and practice with roots in antiquity. Vegetarianism has existed for centuries in much of the world as a social movement and subculture. In the United States, this subculture has existed for more than 200 years. In this book, the Iacobbos bring this thriving subculture to life, including its businesses, organizations, events, scholarship, influence on the arts, and the vegetarians and vegans themselves, who hold a variety of perspectives on everything from animal rights to advocacy, politics, and religion. It is printed on recycled paper.
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Great vegan/vegetarian education!, Oct 23 2006
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An enlightening book that underscores the cruelty inherent in factory farming. I wish I could buy it for all the meat-eaters I know so they would "think occasionally of the suffering from which [they] spare [themselves] the sight." This book is a must for novice vegetarians as well as hard-core lifelong vegans. Interesting, well-written documentary revealing the humane-ness in ordinary human beings who connected with helpless living creatures. Health benefits are a plus, but mostly, the inner peace from promoting peaceful living. Thanks to the authors and all the wonderful contributors highlighted in the book1 :o)
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