DominionThe Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy

[BrklynLiberal]

by Matthew Scully


Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal

This is one of the best books ever written on the subject of animal welfare. Scully, a journalist and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, chooses to fight on his own ground, and he rightly argues that the important thing is not insisting upon equal "rights" for animals but in treating them with a modicum of respect and dignity. His book is as close as a philosophy can come to representing "animal rights" goals while not proclaiming animals to be equal in status to humans, as do classic works like Peter Singer's Animal Liberation. As a journalist, Scully personally investigated several major animal industries, including those of hunting, whaling, and factory farming. He asks penetrating questions and shows the logical and political inconsistencies used to defend cruel industries. Although some may balk at the author's sarcasm, it adds an emotional element to his unequaled depth of insight. Scully has a remarkable grasp of the issues and a unique perspective on our societal treatment of animals. Every library should purchase this book. Highly recommended.

[flvegan]

1. Dominion is an EXCELLENT book

and I highly recommend it to anyone, veg* or otherwise.

[peacebuzzard]

2. I need to get this book

just to flash the cover to those with no constructive thought processs on how animals suffer at human hands. It is just a shot in the dark but after many shots in a lifetime, maybe someone will hear the truth.
Just this afternoon, I had a friendly affirmation conversation with an older southern born and raised meat eating man on benefits of a meatless diet.