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Acknowledgments In the journey of writing this book, I have encountered along the way many wonderful people who have helped immeasurably in its creation. And although I alone claim responsibility for any shortcomings, its strengths can be attributed in great part to those who guided and encouraged me. My appreciation begins where my journey began, with my dissertation committee. Adele Lindenmeyr, Bettye Collier-Thomas, and Margaret Marsh all provided unparalleled support in those early years of research and writing, and their suggestions greatly improved my own thinking about the subject of animal advocacy. Without question, the person to whom I owe the greatest intellectual debt is my mentor and adviser, Kenneth Kusmer. I still vividly recollect that day when a nervous and unsure graduate student met that demanding and accomplished professor. I remember wondering if I would meet his unwaveringly high standards and expectations, but what I discovered was that behind that somewhat intimidating exterior was my staunchest ally. His support never diminished, and without his faith in my work and his persistent nudging, For the Prevention of Cruelty would still be a dusty dissertation on an equally dusty shelf. Several colleagues and friends read the entire manuscript and offered invaluable feedback on both my writing and my interpretations. Early in its evolution, Daniel Richter graciously read a burdensomely long dissertation and showed a novice writer how to better present her ideas. More recently, Glenda Riley’s helpful critique shaped the manuscript ’s final revisions and brought it down to a reasonable (and readable) length. Special gratitude goes to friend and writer extraordinaire Deborah Carlin for her detailed reading, crucial input, and ongoing support of this project. Various other friends and colleagues have read chapters over the years, and many of their ideas were woven into my revisions. As the project neared completion, Holyoke Community College and particularly xi You are reading copyrighted material published by Ohio University Press/Swallow Press. Unauthorized posting, copying, or distributing of this work except as permitted under U.S. copyright law is illegal and injures the author and publisher. Lisa Wyatt-Ganson offered enthusiastic encouragement and generous support. In my research travels, I visited organizations large and small and always found welcoming staff members willing to sacrifice their precious time to assist me in digging through piles and files of archival material. Those organizations include, among others, the Argus Archives, the Animals’ Agenda, the Women’s Humane Society, the American AntiVivisection Society, the Animal Welfare Institute, the Humane Society of the United States, the International Society for Animal Rights, and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. I also spent time at the Animal Welfare Information Center at the National Agricultural Library. When I could not visit organizations in person, I corresponded by mail and telephone and experienced the generosity of the dozens of groups that sent me scores of helpful documents. More specifically, I would like to thank Kim Stallwood, who opened up his offices and his home to me on more than one occasion. His activism and kindness epitomize the animal advocacy movement. Several humanitarians, including John Kullberg, Virginia Woolf, Elliot Katz, Helen Jones, and Esther Mechler , granted interviews that significantly enhanced my understanding of the post-1945 movement. Sadly, some of those who assisted me on my journey have since passed away. I honor the lives and memories of Tina Nelson, Ron Scott, Helen Jones, and Christine Stevens; this book would not have been possible without them. Finally, I would like to thank the Culture and Animals Foundation and Tom Regan for the research grant that made some of my trips possible. Special thanks to Rick Huard and Gillian Berchowitz at Swallow Press / Ohio University Press, both of whom strike the perfect balance between offering guidance and fostering independence, rare and commendable virtues. And lastly, I would like to recognize those who inspired me in more personal ways. Some say writing is a lonely task, and perhaps that is true in part, but my life is so blessed by the wonderful people who surround me that I never felt alone in the evolution of my work. Without doubt, I would not even be a writer or professor today without the faith and support of early mentors Barb Hetrick, Gerald McKnight, Roger Reitman , and Len Latkovski. In my other life as a professor, my students xii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS You are reading copyrighted material published by Ohio University Press/Swallow Press. Unauthorized posting, copying, or distributing of this work except as permitted under...

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