He points out that before fur became a fashion statement, it was morally valued for “practical reasons, warmth mainly, but also protection and durability” and also for many other cases that other materials weren’t available in those days, therefore, fur was the primary source of clothing.
Dietz relies on his research to aid his readers to understand the difference between of how fur was used before and how it is used now. Dietz, appeals his readers as he shows facts and statements to make them understand the differences in the use of fur and how it was more practical in centuries