Patterson, Charles
Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust
- ISBN 13:
- 9781930051997
- author:
- Patterson, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lantern Books,US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Animals & society
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust This book explores the disturbing connections between the way humans treat animals and the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The author draws parallels between the two, highlighting the dark attitudes and methods that underpin modern society's treatment of both animals and people. The book is divided into three parts, each examining a different aspect of this issue. The first part looks at the emergence of humans as the dominant species, while the second part examines the industrialization of slaughter in modern times. The final part profiles individuals who advocated for animal welfare during the Holocaust, including the Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer. By exploring these connections, the author sheds light on a crucial aspect of our relationship with the natural world and the importance of treating all living beings with respect and compassion.