Rape of the Wild: Man S Violence Against Animals and the Earth

The late Dr. Andre Collard's book is more timely than ever. She wrote of the horrors done to animals and women by patriarchal science. Bioengineering, chimeras and cloning are more of a reality than ever before. Dr. Collard's book is a wake up call to all concerned people that feminism must oppose the experimentaion on human beings and the pollution of our planet.

Andre Collard's book Rape of the Wild has had a profound impact on me. She was one of the first feminists to expose the horrors of animal exploitation/destruction and their connections to the abuse of women and nature. This book has kept me a dedicated vegetarian. It has kept me using cruelty free household products and shampoos. Ms. Collard's ecofeminism is a cry for all of us to band together and save the planet earth. It is one of the most important books in my life. If you have read the works of Carol Adams read this book. If you are interested in progressive feminist politics read this book.

Rape of the Wild proved to be very informative. I particularly found the etymological explanations wonderfully insightful. The courage taken to invest emotions in an issue/s so often strived to be kept objective and reasoned, is commendable. Whilst the authors do their best to give reference to their claims and theories, I found certain statements to be assuming, biased and stereotypical. I would have appreciated if certain statements were balanced or countered with references, thereby challenging and reaffirming the authors' views.[...]Rape of the Wild is a bold and much needed attempt at defending that discrimination, regardless of form: racisim, sexism, agesim, speciesim, are one and the same and will require a revolution now if it is to cease to perpetuate.

Rape of the wild by Andree Collard and Joyce Contrucci is a haunting book. In what some would call a disjointed way (but to my mind effective)it examines our treatment of animals and thus ourselves. It rambles over the history of animal experimentation and the exploitation of animals and leaves only one conclusion: madness. It's a book I can never forget.

Rape of the Wild is enlightening for those who never considered the ramifications of their lifestyles. I know Dr. Contrucci and had the pleasure of discussing this book with her. Everyone who is concerned about preserving life should read it.