Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed

Originally published in 1975, Animal Liberation Now introduces the concept of "speciesism"—the systematic disregard of nonhuman animals—and has inspired a worldwide movement to transform attitudes toward animals and reduce cruelty. Peter Singer exposes the realities of factory farming and product-testing procedures, challenging the justifications behind them. This updated edition brings Singer's major arguments to the present day. It covers recent reforms in the European Union and various U.S. states, while also examining the expansion of factory farming driven by increased demand for animal products in China. The book addresses how meat consumption affects the environment and discusses how factory farms pose risks for spreading new viruses. The revised edition includes alternatives to what Singer frames as a moral, environmental, and social issue, along with plant-based recipes. It features an introduction by Yuval Noah Harari.