A comprehensive online resource for all animal rights issues in the UK

Abolitionist-Online
Australian based online magazine giving a voice to those involved in animal rights and covering animal rights issues across the world.

AKUK Press - Animal Rights
Search on animal rights for a selection of non-fiction, fiction and informative pamphlets, vegan publications included. Anarchist and radical book publishers and distributors. Literally thousands of titles available on line.

Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
A reasoned plea for the human treatment of animals that galvanised the animal rights movement. In this revised edition of his hugely influential book, Peter Singer discusses the evolution of the animal rights movement and the extent to which his own views have changed since first publication (1975). He also graphically updates his account of what is being done to animals in the laboratory or on the farm.

Animal Research Takes Lives - Humans and Animals Both Suffer
On-line book version of the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society's sourced, scientific rebuttal that demolishes the claims made in the Government and vivisection industry produced leaflet that started it all.

Animal Rights Booklist
A selection of animal rights books to order online from the News From Nowhere Radical and Community Bookshop Website.

Animal Rights Human Wrongs
Online version of the book by Vernon Coleman. It is free for personal use to read online or download. "Together we can do it: we can make a difference; we can change the world. We have to believe that. If we don't believe then there is no future." Quote by Vernon Coleman.

Anti-vivisection Books
Doctors and Lawyers for Responsible Medicine recommended reading list with online ordering.

Bad Hare Days
The story of Ireland’s anti-hare coursing campaign by John Fitzgerald. The author recounts vividly the ups and downs of his own fight against cruelty. He paid a major price in suffering as a result of being persecuted for his beliefs. The gentle hare, apart from its use and abuse in coursing, has now become an endangered species in Ireland, and this book reinforces its right to be protected.

Bite Back Magazine,
Bite Back is a 36 page magazine, full of direct action reports, prisoner news, stories and photos.

Campaign Against Cruelty - An Activist's Handbook
This handbook shows you how to launch a local campaigning group, run street stalls, arrange a meeting or video showing, speak in public, produce leaflets, posters and newsletters, raise money, promote veggie and vegan food in your area, organise a demonstration, appear on tv and radio, understand how the law affects your right to protest. Plus a directory of books, magazines and groups which provide info on all aspects of campaigning.

Critical Society
Critical Society is an e-journal for articles denied space elsewhere and for articles from authors, groups and organisations keen to widen their audience. One of the areas that Critical Society is interested in is animal liberation/rights and has a large animal rights/welfare content– all viewed from a standpoint at odds with many of the norms of current, mainstream practices.

Dr Hadwen Trust: Publications
Publications on non-animal research available for free download.

Empty Cages: Facing the Challenge of Animal Rights. by Tom Regan
"Being kind to animals is not enough. Avoiding cruelty is not enough. Housing animals in more comfortable, larger cages is not enough. Whether we exploit animals to eat, to wear, to entertain us, or to learn, the truth of animal rights requires empty cages, not larger cages."

European Coalition to End Animal Experiments Publications
Recent reports on animal experimentation published in PDF format.

From Dusk 'til Dawn
An insider's view of the growth of the Animal Liberation Movement. From Dusk 'til Dawn offers the personal perspective of former ALF activist Keith Mann on the direct action wing of the Animal Liberation Movement, from its early history, through its rapid growth in the 1960's, to the present day. The book takes the reader on tour with the ALF as activists carry out raids, and uncovers the thinking and motivation of some of the people who work within ALF cells or alone - those who go out of their way and are ready to break the law of the land to help stop the suffering of animals.

How To Do Animal Rights
A complete book of 75,000 words published on the Web so that you can read it free and champion the cause of animals and human morality.

HOWL - The magazine of the Hunt Saboteurs Association
You can purchase a copy of any current or back issue of HOWL by contacting us. The cost is £1.50 per issue. If you join the HSA, you will get this magazine automatically.

Life on the Line - The heroic story of Vicki Moore
In her tragically short life Vicki Moore, animal rights campaigner, single-mindedly set about eliminating animal cruelty wherever she found it. Whether filming in the midst of an angry crowd in one of Spain's notorious blood fiestas, or protesting against hare-coursers in this country, she would always put her own safety last and the animals' welfare first.

One Kind Magazine
OneKind magazine will be sent out to supporters in April and November each year. Packed full of news on our animal welfare campaigns, reviews of animal-friendly products and of course, beautiful pictures of animals, its the perfect read for you animal lovers out there.

Rose-Tinted Menagerie Online Edition
From the circus amphitheatres of ancient Greece and Rome, to the first travelling dolphin shows in America, Europe and the Far East... From the global trade in wild animals, to the captive chimps and dolphins exploited as tools of war...Through two thousand years of history, The Rose-Tinted Menagerie explores the devastating impact of utilitarian human attitudes towards nature and animals.

SHAC Newsletters
Archived newsletters from Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty.

Shoreham Protester
The Shoreham Protester was first issued during the live export protests at Shoreham Harbour in 1995. It now covers a whole range of animal rights issues, national and international, and is produced as a monthly newsletter. The small profit made from the sale of the paper goes directly to help animals. The Shoreham Protester online edition reports a few of the main items from the newspaper

Slaughter Of The Innocent by Hans Ruesch
This powerful book by Hans Ruesch sets out the case for the total abolition of vivisection.

Southern Animal Rights Coalition Online Magazine
Download or view back issues of SARC news featuring articles on many aspects on animal rights. Also read detailed factsheets and leaflets.

Striking at the Roots
Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animals and gives voice to activists from around the globe, who explain why their models of activism have been successful – and how you can get involved. Concise and full of practical examples and resources, this guide dispels the myths surrounding animal activism and will empower you to make the most of your skills. From simple leafleting to taking direct action, each chapter clearly explains where to begin, what to expect and how to ensure your message is heard.

Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?: Reflections on the Liberation of Animals by Steven Best, Ph.D
The first anthology of writings on the history, ethics, politics and tactics of the Animal Liberation Front, Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? features both academic and activist perspectives and offers powerful insights into this international organization and its position within the animal rights movement.

Why Animal Experiments Must Stop
Online version of the book by Vernon Coleman. The book text is provided for free browsing or downloading. "Together we can stop vivisection. And we will." Vernon Coleman, Devon 1991.

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