Why we love dogs, eat pigs and wear cows: an introduction to carnism, the belief system that enables us to eat some animals and not others
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San Francisco, Calif. : Conari, [2011].
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208 pages ; 22 cm
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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.

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Includes book group discussion guide (p. 151-154)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-199) and index.
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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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Joy, M. (2011). Why we love dogs, eat pigs and wear cows: an introduction to carnism, the belief system that enables us to eat some animals and not others. San Francisco, Calif., Conari.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Joy, Melanie. 2011. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism, the Belief System That Enables Us to Eat Some Animals and Not Others. San Francisco, Calif., Conari.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Joy, Melanie, Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism, the Belief System That Enables Us to Eat Some Animals and Not Others. San Francisco, Calif., Conari, 2011.

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Joy, Melanie. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism, the Belief System That Enables Us to Eat Some Animals and Not Others. San Francisco, Calif., Conari, 2011.

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