We Aaien Ze, We Haten Ze, We Eten Ze: Waarom Logisch Nadenken Over Dieren Zo Lastig Is (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
On finishing the book, I find that my earlier thoughts were justified. The text seems kind of rambling, and while that is due in part to the subject matter, I think it could have been more cohesive. Easily readable, but not entirely memorable, I found myself struggling to remember particular studies/points the author mentions after just having previously read it in the chapter I just finished even though some people and concepts are re-introduced without reference to their prior appearance in the book. I would say the best part of the book was that it did make me think about my relationship to animals - being an omnivore the chapters on animals as food were particularly relevant. And therein lies the book's chief value - to make me/us more aware of the larger world in which we live and from which we draw sustenance. Really fascinating, although it never really seems to extend beyond a pop psychology review of anthrozoology. (Not that I don't think anthrozoology is a real field. It is, but the book is presented as merely the "fun facts" of the discipline.)Here's the most interesting thing I learned. You know that campaign about not killing baby seals? The ones that are adorable and fuzzy and snow white? Baby seals only stay white and adorbs for about 14 days until their fur turns gray and mangy, so the legislation in Canada that was passed prohibits the killing of baby seals ONLY under two weeks old. After that? Fair game. So you can kill ugly baby seals, just not the cute kind. Humans are weird with animals. (Which is basically the thesis of this whole book.)
What do You think about We Aaien Ze, We Haten Ze, We Eten Ze: Waarom Logisch Nadenken Over Dieren Zo Lastig Is (2010)?
This book really made me think. How we treat animals is not a clear cut issue. I'd recommend it
—brynniboo2
A fascinating overview of research on human-animal relations, accessibly written.
—Kambri
I could have done without the graphic descriptions of animal testing. :/
—jeanie
Not my usual read, but enjoyed it and the facts I learned from it.
—sylvia
