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Book · 2020 · BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

A Traitor to His Species

Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement

by Ernest Freeberg · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

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In the meantime we have a traitor to his species Henry Berg and the birth of the animal rights movement.
Pamela Paul · The Book Review · Nov 2020 Listen at 19:04

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A Traitor to His Species by Ernest Freeberg explores the fascinating history behind the birth of the animal rights movement in America and the foundational figure who drove it forward. On an episode of The Book Review, host Pamela Paul welcomed author and historian Ernest Freeberg to discuss his latest work detailing this crucial social movement. Throughout the conversation, Paul and Freeberg highlighted the historical context of the era, reflecting on the broader trajectory of the author's academic career. Freeberg, who serves as the head of the history department at the University of Tennessee, connected his current biographical subject to his previous scholarship, noting his earlier work examining the origins of civil liberties and free speech rights coming out of the First World War. As the interview drew to a close, Paul reminded listeners of the compelling book title, reinforcing the significance of Henry Berg's pioneering activism. Listeners interested in the roots of modern animal welfare advocacy and historical biographies will find this episode a compelling deep dive into a transformative American reform movement. The discussion underscores how historical writing can shed light on the origins of contemporary ethical debates, making Freeberg's research an essential addition to the genre of American historical nonfiction.

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“historian Ernest freeberg will join us to talk about his latest book a traitor to his species”
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“he is the head of the history department at the University of Tennessee and his most recent book is called a traitor to his species Henry Berg and the birth of the animal Rights Movement”
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