Description:
First transnational history of the modern Australian animal movement between 1970 and 2015Explores the international role and influence of Australian activists, and makes comparisons with protest techniques used in the United States and Europe
Evaluates the impact, effectiveness and limitations of the protest techniques employed, as well as the broader political, social and cultural consequences of the movement
Review Quotes: "This valuable book is 'the first transnational history of the Australian animal movement'. Its most obvious strength is the detail which Gonzalo Villanueva provides on the various aspects of the animal movement and his comprehensive approach. ... it represents essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand animal issues in Australia." (John Simons, Australian Historical Studies, Vol. 49 (4), 2018)