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Hi Marta, I'm not one to knock any author (or book I haven't read for that matter) however I am not sure this is the best place to promote your giveaway.I am only speaking for myself here but a book which is aimed at 'diehard carnivores' as well as 'committed vegans' may not be the most appropriate post here (why are we described as 'committed' - as though it is something it is a cause, rather than a choice?).
I'm sure the book is interesting and thought provoking but I wouldn't describe your book (from the blurb) to be in any way promoting a vegan lifestyle.
I wish you success in your book but I can't say I need an 'impassioned' insight into meat addiction.
I'm with Barry. I don't think many vegans ("committed" or otherwise) are going to be interested in the history of meat consumption. Good luck, though. There may be a few takers.
It's not just history - the book is set to answer the question why humans continue to eat meat, even though they really shouldn't (because of health, environment, and animal rights). What's so special and powerful about meat that we can't give it up? Why don't all people follow the steps of vegetarians and vegans, and often when faced with vegetarian arguments become hostile (there are plenty of studies that explain psychological mechanisms behind it - and which I cite in the book). What psychological mechanisms allow people to eat meat and love animals at the same time (the so called "meat paradox")?. Why did vegetarian movement fail in the past (and the lessons vegetarian movement today can learn from this)? Are some people more likely to go vegetarian due to their genes (the answer is yes)? I'm a vegetarian myself, as is my whole family, and I do believe that Meathooked could be interesting to vegetarians and vegans, and that they could get new insights not only to their diets but also why don't all people want to follow their steps (and how to convince them). Hope that helps, Marta
Ps. If I still haven't convinced you, you can read the first pages here and check for yourself [click on the cover picture]- http://www.amazon.com/Meathooked-Hist...
Sorry, one more thing: Neal D. Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (so one of the most important organizations of vegans and vegetarians in the country) wrote about Meathooked: "This is a book to devour! Meticulously researched and written with a sense of humor, Meathooked illuminates the peculiar love affair that so many people have with meat. How did it start, why is it so pervasive, and inevitably, why does the love affair end badly--from a health standpoint--for so many people?"
His review appears on the back cover.
Thanks for the clarification Marta. Best of luck!
Susan wrote: "Thanks for the clarification Marta. Best of luck!"Thank you!
I am extremely interested in the sociocultural aspects and psychology of meat eating! As an activist, I am all about understanding human behavior so I can be more effective. I think this kind of book is very important and useful.Plus even for non activists, we all have to deal with non veg folks and society all around us every day. And we would like these dealings to be positive and hopefully to positively influence those around us.
Good luck with the book.
Nettie wrote: "I am extremely interested in the sociocultural aspects and psychology of meat eating! As an activist, I am all about understanding human behavior so I can be more effective. I think this kind of bo..."Thank you! I do hope that Meathooked will help activists better understand why people find it hard to give up meat, and in result better draft their campaigns.
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All the best,
Marta