The Compassionate Contrarians: A History of Vegetarians in Aotearoa New Zealand
- ISBN-10
- 047327440X
- ISBN-13
- 9780473274405
- Category
- Animal rights activists
- Pages
- 269
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-04
- Author
- Catherine Amey
Description
"Although New Zealand's economy has long depended on the bodies and infant milk of animals, this country also has a hidden history of vegetarianism. While some early vegetarians were concerned with health, spirituality, and purity, others took a broader view, speaking out on issues that included peace, feminism, animal rights, socialism, prison reform, and the environment. Yet others set up cafes, organised picnics, and wrote cookbooks. The Compassionate Contrarians uncovers the quirks of the vegetarian experience in a land of meat and dairy. More importantly, it acknowledges the hard work and courage of a group of idealists who dedicated their lives to creating a more just world for all sentient beings."--Publisher information.
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