For the Prevention of Cruelty

For the Prevention of Cruelty is a comprehensive history of organized animal advocacy in the United States, exploring how the movement has evolved within changing social contexts from the 19th century to today. Diane Beers sheds light on the development of this often overlooked legacy, revealing the enduring and changing relationships Americans have had with animals, against the backdrop of broader societal shifts. The book offers an engaging, authoritative, and insightful perspective on a movement rooted in compassion and moral reflection.