“An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others.” —Publishers Weekly Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely—because without awareness, there is no free choice. “An important and groundbreaking contribution to the struggle for the welfare of animals.” —Yuval Harari, New York Times–bestselling author “An exposé of the ideas, prejudices, and numbing of men and women who block out the unsavory details of what is involved in the creation and consumption of animal-based foods.” —Spirituality & Practice “With eloquence and humility, Melanie Joy appeals to the values that all of us already have and have always had. She reminds us of who we are.” —Jonathan Safran Foer, New York Times–bestselling author “Melanie Joy examines the psychological props that make it possible for us to adore some animals and eat others—and kicks them all aside.” —Peter Singer, professor of bioethics at Princeton University and author of Animal Liberation Now

This endearing gift book celebrates the unique connection between dogs and their human companions.There are reasons dogs are our best friends: They are loyal, affectionate, and totally committed to us. Or as photographer/writer Kim Levin puts it: "Because they look us in the eye." "Because they have wrinkles, too." "Because they are family." In this charming book, Levin artfully combines photographs with simple, insightful prose; the result is an ode that celebrates the wonders of dogs. Soulful beagle eyes. A grinning hound luxuriating in the sun. In these poignant photos, Levin captures each dog's essence and illuminates the myriad reasons why we love dogs. In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends; some six million people rank their dogs right up there with their children. That's why everyone who has ever cherished a beloved dog-whether large or small, pure-bred or mutt-will delight in this book filled with heartwarming words and pictures to commemorate their special closeness.

"An important and groundbreaking contribution to the struggle for the welfare of animals." -- Yuval Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind The book offers an absorbing look at why and how humans can so wholeheartedly devote ourselves to certain animals and then allow others to suffer needlessly, especially those slaughtered for our consumption. Social psychologist Melanie Joy explores the many ways we numb ourselves and disconnect from our natural empathy for farmed animals. She coins the term "carnism" to describe the belief system that has conditioned us to eat certain animals and not others. In Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows, Joy investigates factory farming, exposing how cruelly the animals are treated, the hazards that meatpacking workers face, and the environmental impact of raising 10 billion animals for food each year. Controversial and challenging, this book will change the way you think about food forever. "An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others." - Publishers Weekly "I think Gandhi would have loved Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows,. For this is a book that can change the way you think and change the way you live. It will lead you from denial to awareness, from passivity to action, and from resignation to hope." - John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution

✔ You Love Dogs, We love Dogs book is an extended argument about what makes dogs special - not how smart they are, but how friendly and warm they are, which would absolutely touch your heart and also expand our horizons. ✔ The evidence that people form strong attachments with their amazing dogs is briefly reviewed before identifying the characteristics of such relationships, which include dogs being a source of security as well as the objects of caregiving. ✔ From the vital role and close relationship between dogs and human, "Your Dog Loves You" was born for clarifying the ways you and your dog give love and compassion to each other, go along with several tips and tricks helping you teach your dog by meaningful lessons and prevalent quotes. ✔ Let's indulge in the allure generated from the book!

✔ You Love Dogs, We love Dogs book is an extended argument about what makes dogs special - not how smart they are, but how friendly and warm they are, which would absolutely touch your heart and also expand our horizons. ✔ The evidence that people form strong attachments with their amazing dogs is briefly reviewed before identifying the characteristics of such relationships, which include dogs being a source of security as well as the objects of caregiving. ✔ From the vital role and close relationship between dogs and human, "Your Dog Loves You" was born for clarifying the ways you and your dog give love and compassion to each other, go along with several tips and tricks helping you teach your dog by meaningful lessons and prevalent quotes. ✔ Let's indulge in the allure generated from the book!

✔ You Love Dogs, We love Dogs book is an extended argument about what makes dogs special - not how smart they are, but how friendly and warm they are, which would absolutely touch your heart and also expand our horizons. ✔ The evidence that people form strong attachments with their amazing dogs is briefly reviewed before identifying the characteristics of such relationships, which include dogs being a source of security as well as the objects of caregiving. ✔ From the vital role and close relationship between dogs and human, "Your Dog Loves You" was born for clarifying the ways you and your dog give love and compassion to each other, go along with several tips and tricks helping you teach your dog by meaningful lessons and prevalent quotes. ✔ Let's indulge in the allure generated from the book!

Dog lovers rejoice! This Is a Book for People Who Love Dogs is a canine celebration featuring illustrated breed profiles, a history of how dogs evolved, and an exploration of the joys of sharing your life with a dog. For dog lovers new and old, this gorgeous guide takes readers on a walk through the wonders of our four-legged friends. Author Meg Freitag shares all about the lives of dogs, from deciphering dog behavior and tracing the long history of companionship between humans and dogs. Dog breeds—including collies, corgies, and golden retrievers—are profiled with spirited illustrations that'll leave you aching to bring another dog home. Thoroughly researched and presented in a warm, charming style, This Is a Book for People Who Love Dogs is a must-have for everyone who cherishes their furry friends.