4.23 avg rating — 31,116 ratings

"This is the medical foundation for a lot of the arguments for vegetarianism and is often cited by other vegan sources (in terms of statistics comparing non-veg and veg eaters)
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4.19 avg rating — 3,909 ratings

"Not necessarily vegetarian--more of a general education"

4.21 avg rating — 80,625 ratings

"THE best argument--combines both ethical, biological and just plain logical reasons to go veg"

4.28 avg rating — 3,950 ratings

"A good look at how veg eating is good for the PLANET, not just the person."

4.17 avg rating — 15,350 ratings

"More anti-meat-industry than anti-meat, this is a good intro to the subject."

4.13 avg rating — 2,229 ratings

"One of my all time favorites. An insider's look at the corruption of the meat and dairy production system--I dare you not to be swayed."

4.30 avg rating — 11,271 ratings

"A philosophical argument for animal rights."

4.09 avg rating — 7,244 ratings

"Explaining the psychology of why people get into the habit of eating meat--helpful if you're trying to quit"

3.75 avg rating — 206,498 ratings

"Yet another general-food-industry expose, that will help you introduce yourself to the topic of healthful eating."

4.19 avg rating — 210,128 ratings

"Pollan is not a veg advocate--he is simply showing the true nature of our food."

3.99 avg rating — 48,707 ratings

"A quick, easy-to-read guide to help you begin eating better (before you make the step to going veg)"

3.90 avg rating — 21 ratings

"An encyclopedia of arguments for vegetarianism. Also has a lot of illuminating pictures."

4.31 avg rating — 1,426 ratings

"The "compassion" argument."

3.92 avg rating — 25 ratings

"Also a quick and easy read, this book summarizes the basic facts of the benefits of the veg lifestyle."

4.64 avg rating — 66 ratings

"Photographs mostly--giving a face to the farm animals you eat."

4.31 avg rating — 356 ratings

"Photographs mostly--giving a face to the farm animals you eat."

3.97 avg rating — 6,196 ratings

"Another environmental argument for why vegetarianism saves the world."

4.07 avg rating — 119,357 ratings

"For a well-rounded look at eating healthy."

4.03 avg rating — 5,958 ratings

"Another virtual encyclopedia of nutritional recommendations (more general-ed than veg-specific)"