Bøger af Phil Arkow

Edith Latham was a woman ahead of her time. She and her brother Milton established the Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education in 1918 to resist the cruelty and violence that they saw in the world around them. But what, exactly, is humane education? Edith once said, "The best definition I can think of is 'the exercise of Christianity extended to all creatures.'" From humane education's theological and philosophical underpinnings to its history in the United States; from the Latham Foundation's role in that new social movement to current strategies and directions for the future, this fascinating book has it all. Author Phil Arkow examined the Foundation's almost 100 years of detailed archives to discover pivotal points in its history. He presents those historical junctures here in a concise, powerful, and inspiring fashion.

This is the inspiring story of Edith and Milton Latham who have truly made a difference in the lives of millions of children and animals. It is also the account of the unique organization that continues to fulfill their legacy by promoting the therapeutic use of animals to help people; the many dimensions of the human-animal bond, and the intersections between animal abuse and other forms of violence, often referred to as "The Link."

Evidence is mounting that animal abuse, frequently embedded in families scarred by domestic violence and child abuse and neglect, often predicts the potential for other violent acts. In this work, contributors examine research and programmatic issues, and encourage cross-disciplinary interactions.