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Davis, Janet M.,

The gospel of kindness : animal welfare and the making of modern America / Janet M. Davis. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)

Previously issued in print: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'The Gospel of Kindness' explores the historical significance of the American animal welfare movement at home and overseas from the Second Great Awakening to the Second World War. Focused on labouring animals at its inception, the movement evolved into an expansive 'gospel of kindness', transforming animal mercy into a signature American value.

ISBN: 9780190609030 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Animal welfare--History.--United States
Animal rights--History.--United States
Social values--History.--United States

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Social conditions.

LC Class. No.: HV4764 / .D38 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 179.30973