People for the ethical treatment of animals

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Active 1980
Active 2001

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was established in 1980 with offices in Norfolk, Virginia. The organization now extends throughout the world with affiliates in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Italy, Greece, and Australia. Since its establishment it has worked to effect major changes in the treatment of animals by bringing together members of the scientific, judicial, and legislative communities.

From the description of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) research files, 1980-2001 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 587469392

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was established in 1980 with offices in Norfolk, Virginia, but now extends throughout the world with affiliates in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Italy, Greece, and Australia. Since its establishment it has worked through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns to effect change in the treatment of animals.

From the guide to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Research Files, 1980 - 2001, (Special Collections Research Center)

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Subjects:

  • Alternative toxicity testing
  • Animal genetic engineering
  • Animal rights
  • Animal rights movement
  • Animal welfare

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