Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, And Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Industry
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00C4B2G7S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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"As Eisnitz convincingly shows, the meat industry is indifferent to animal suffering, exploitative of its workers, and liable to produce a product that is riddled with dangerous bacteria. It will change your life." ."John Robbins, Founder of the EarthSave FoundationAuthor of Diet for a New America . If you want to remain a prisoner of your own ignorance, don't read it. It will make you aware. It will wake you up. Whether you eat meat or not — if you care about humans or animals — this book is a must read."Peter Singer, P
She describes the ongoing efforts by the Humane Farming Association to improve conditions in the meatpacking industry, media exposés that have prompted reforms resulting in multimillion dollar appropriations by Congress to try to enforce federal inspection laws, and a favorable decision by the Supreme Court to block construction of what was slated to be one of the largest hog factory farms in the country.Nonetheless, Eisnitz makes it clear that abuses continue and much work still needs to
"A must read for animal lovers of any kind" according to Venesa. I had this book for about six months before I got up the nerve to read it. I have always been a meat-eater and was afraid that if I read the book I would have to give it up. I've read the book and haven't touched meat since. In my case ignorance wasn't. I wish everyone would read this book. Charlee I became a vegetarian after reading this book. I had my "Blinders" on as many people do as to the suffering animals endure so that we can eat meat. If you decide to read this book, be prepared to set it aside a few times. I wish everyone would read it . READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: Not for the faint at heart! I'll just have to take the author's word for it!While I can't stand when folks review before having completed a book, I believe someone may benefit from my review.I don't watch horror movies, I mute or change channels when I see graphic violence and TV
Eisnitz (San Rafael, CA), winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare, is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association. . Gail A. Her work has been featured in such newspapers as The New York Times, Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, Texas Monthly, Denver Business Journal, Los Angeles Times, and US News & World Report. The Washington