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Striking at the Roots About the Author Mark Hawthorne is a committed animal activist who has engaged in nearly every model of activism, from leafleting to direct action. He is a contributing writer for Satya magazine, and his articles, book reviews, essays and opinion pieces have also appeared in VegNews, Vegan Voice, Hinduism Today, Utne.com and many daily newspapers across the U.S. Mark serves on the Outreach Advisory Council for Animal Place, a vegan education center and sanctuary for farmed animals in the Bay Area. Much of his writing can be viewed on firstprecept.com. Product Details * Paperback * 304 pages * Publisher: O Books * ISBN-10: 1846940915 * ISBN-13: 978-1846940910 * Dimensions: 64.7cm x 102.87cm x 1.27cm * Published Jan 15, 2008 Description Strike at the Roots of Animal Cruelty! Animal activists shine a bright light into the dark recesses of factory farms, vivisection labs, fur farms, product-testing facilities and animal “training” complexes. Their actions foster today’s growing awareness of animal abuse, inspire awakenings and help create changes for billions of lives every year. Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animals and gives voice to activists from around the globe, who explain why their models of activism have been successful – and how you can become involved. Concise and full of practical examples and resources, this manual for success will show you how many of the world’s most engaged activists overcome obstacles, effectively speak to the public, lobby policymakers, conduct corporate and restaurant outreach, deal with law enforcement, cope with stress and avoid burnout – all while keeping their eyes on the prize of achieving victories for animals. This book will empower you to make the most of your skills. From simple leafleting to taking direct action, each chapter clearly explains where to begin, what to expect and how to ensure your message is heard. Reviews Brilliant, easy to read, full of real-life experiences and practical examples. If you want to make your life count, influence others and save a few thousand lives, this book is your roadmap. Give it to everyone you know! Ingrid Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals “Striking at the Roots” by Mark Hawthorne is an eloquent reminder that in this age of big organizations, big money, and big media, it’s still the individual activist who makes the real difference. Clear, practical guidance on everything from letter writing to civil disobedience is combined with inspiring and edifying stories of people from around the world who are making their voices heard for the animals. A must-read for both the veteran activist and the person who wants to get involved but isn’t quite sure how to get started. I wish it had been available when I got started as an animal activist, and I’m certainly glad it’s here now. It ranks with the best guides to animal advocacy that have ever been written. Norm Phelps, author of The Longest Struggle: Animal Advocacy from Pythagoras to PETA and The Great Compassion: Buddhism and Animal Rights Mark Hawthorne demonstrates that anyone, regardless of the resources at their disposal, can and should get active for animals. His advice for positive, results-oriented advocacy will help advance the cause of animal protection. For anyone interested in what they can do to garner wins for animals, Mark’s book is a great place to start. Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society of the United States There is not a single page of this book from which I did not learn something valuable! Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals and The Pig Who Sang to the Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals “Striking at the Roots” is a practical field guide for animal rights activists that covers a wide spectrum of strategies and tactics for dealing with the media, the courts, the streets, and those foul dark places of horror where animals are so cruelly treated, and where compassionate activists must reluctantly venture, in pursuit of effective intervention. If you are serious about helping animals, then you should seriously read this book. Captain Paul Watson, founder and president of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society |
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