Ruth Harrison
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Ruth Harrison (1920–2000) was a leading British animal welfare activist and author.[1]
In 1964 she published Animal Machines which describes intensive poultry and livestock farming.[2] The book was said to have exposed the whole reality of intensive farming.[3] It was published in seven countries and was the inspiration for the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes.[4] In 1986 she was awarded an OBE.
Ruth Harrison is also the daughter of author Stephen Winsten.
[edit] References
- ^ Oxford Dictionary of National Biography accessed 28/03/08
- ^ Title Advances in animal welfare in New Zealand accessed 28/03/08
- ^ Vegan Views (influences) accessed 28/03/08
- ^ Animal Welfare Quarterly accessed 28/03/08
