Antiquity: the kinship of humans and animals -- The eighteenth century: diet and human character -- The nineteenth century: diet and compassion -- The twentieth century: diet, rights, and the global perspective
Summary
For vegetarians seeking the historical roots of vegetarianism, for animal rights activists and the environmentally concerned, and for those questioning their consumption of meat, here's a book that provides a deep understanding of vegetarianism as more than just a dietary decision
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-275) and index
