Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?: Reflections on the Liberation of Animals: 0 - Softcover

Steven Best; John Nocella

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159056054X ISBN 13: 9781590560549

Publisher: Lantern Books,US, 2004

Synopsis

The first anthology of writings on the history, ethics, politics and tactics of the Animal Liberation Front, Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? features both academic and activist perspectives and offers powerful insights into this international organization and its position within the animal rights movement. Calling on sources as venerable as Thomas Aquinas and as current as the Patriot Act--and, in some cases, personal experience--the contributors explore the history of civil disobedience and sabotage, and examine the philosophical and cultural meanings of words like "terrorism," "democracy" and "freedom," in a book that ultimately challenges the values and assumptions that pervade our culture. Contributors include Robin Webb, Rod Coronado, Ingrid Newkirk, Paul Watson, Karen Davis, Bruce Friedrich, pattrice jones and others.

About this title

About the Author

Anthony J. Nocella II is an internationally renowned author, professor, mediator, and community organizer.<br /><br />Steven Best is an Associate Professor of Humanities and Philosophy at the University of Texas, El Paso. For 25 years he has researched, taught, lectured, and published in areas such as philosophy, literature, social and political theory, cultural studies, film and mass media, science and technology studies, politics, terrorism and peace/security studies, and ethics (with a focus on animal rights, environmentalism, and biotechnology).

Edition details

• Publisher: Lantern Books,US
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159056054X
• ISBN 13: 9781590560549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 402
• Editor: Best Steven, Nocella A. John