Animalscam

by Mark Larochelle, Kathleen Marquardt, Herbert M. Levine

Book Overview

" AnimalScam is an absolutely must-read book for everyone who strives to understand what the 'animal rights' movement is all about. The information presented is thoroughly documented, so that some... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895264986
• ISBN13: 9780895264985
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Regnery Publishing
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The BEST of the animal rights movement primers

Already read 'The Hijacking of the Humane Movement' and 'Misplaced Compassion'? This is the least known of the three basic books that tell the frightening truth about the animal rights movement, but it's easily the pick of the litter. Be sure to read the reviews written by the animal rightists here -- if they don't convince you that this is what you're looking for, nothing will! Carefully documented, consise, clear, and READABLE, this is the one to have your dog or cat club legislative liaison and officers read, the one to leave with your state legislators when you visit them, the one to spend a weekend with if you're scared of all the bad laws that are being passed. It would be great if the AKC's leadership would read this ... but not a chance: They're working with the movement now. If you haven't read the other two, just get this. The only real question is why did we let it go out of print?

Open Eyed Reporting

This book opens up showing the abuses of many of the big name Animal Rights groups. The vast majority of funds raised are not used towards benefiting animals by research or health funds but actually go back to programs to raise even more money. These figures are not released by these various groups because it would by common sense cease people sending them more funding. A value judgement is given that human life has greater importance and to lose sight of this can only lead us to a world where groups like the Taliban can kill off women because they have no value. Humans are the present reigning species and this book does not suggest that we abuse or neglect animals just that we utilize our funds with information. To believe that you are giving to a charity for the welfare of animals and instead find out that the money goes to a select group whose salaries are in the top 5% and also that the charity funds and defends voilence and destruction of research is very disheartening. This book provides a vast number of source for all claims it puts forth, similar to the Susan Faludi book "Backlash". Please keep your minds open and don't be lazy thinkers when you gift your funds to organizations.

a major and important book

This book is out of print now but should not be. On the contary, it should be required reading for all of us. Ms. Marquardt delivers devestating attacks on extremist groups and by using their own words and actions, shows just what the results of their programs would be....total extinction of ALL species including that well meaning but blundering species call humans. Contary to what was said in another review, the quotes are all documented, and the reader is shown where the information is if they choose to verify themselves. All Ms. Marquardt is asking for is a level playing field rather than the slanted, biased reporting that so often takes place in our society today.....

The dark side of Animal Rights revealed

Kathleen Marquardt was called a "murderer" because she hunted. Her daughter, came home from school crying because of that. Later on, she was sick, and treated, during which time she read up on animal rights. From that, she started an organization called Putting People First, and went on to write this book. One cannot look at this book without keeping this in mind. She got angry, and vowed to do something about it. Animal rights groups have Hollywood stars and lots of snazzy advertising, while Mrs. Marquardt relies on a presentation of facts. These facts include the following: 1. Destruction of years of research on infectious diseases 2. Hunter harassment that had included shots fired at hunters 3. Bombings 4. "Liberation" of animals, some of which have dangerous diseases, and 5. The movement's goal to oulaw pet ownership. This does portray the darker side of the animal rights movement, forcing a person to think hard. It can also shatter notions of animal rights groups that are held closely. Furthermore, this book proves that one need not be a memeber of PeTA to care about animals and oppose cruelty. A must read for anyone undecided about animal rights.