Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

An Introduction to Carnism, 10th Anniversary Edition

By: Melanie Joy PhD, Yuval Noah Harari - foreword

Narrated by: Heather Wynne

An Introduction to Carnism

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely - because without awareness, there is no free choice.

(P)2020 Tantor

5 stars

This book just further confirmed why I’m vegan. Fantastic and informative book. This is a great book for those who want to be informed about speciesism

Worth a Listen

As a vegan, I’ve wanted to read this book since I first heard about it. Although, it could’ve been shorter. Some of the concepts felt overly belabored. The writing felt like it was dancing around the point at times, and the delivery sounded harsh and agitated throughout. Regardless, it’s worth a read/listen.

Facts, Insight, and Presentation

Loaded with facts, very well organized and presented. I learned a lot, particularly with regard to the psychology of society as a whole and each of us individually.

Wonderful introduction to Carnism

Dr. Melanie Joy introduces and enumerates one of the insidious matrices within which we find ourselves, one rooted in violence, apathy, and oppression. A wonderful introduction to this important topic, with myriad profound realizations about the world as we believe it. A great read for all to understand and break out of the system,

Life-changing

Likely the most important I have ever read/listened to. Masterfully written/performed. Please give it a listen. such important content.