1. Issues in animal experimentation; 2. A history of animal experimentation; 3. Opposition to animal experimentation; 4. The moral status of animals; 5. Animal use and the regulation of experiments; 6. Seeking alternatives; 7. Conclusions; References; Recommended further reading; Index.
Non-intimidating, readily understood, balanced introduction to the principal ethical arguments in the animal experimentation debate.
'… a thoughtful consideration of both the pros and cons of animal
research … an excellent guide to the issues that current teachers
of biology and biomedical science … Monamy's engaging and direct
fashion will appeal to even the most impatient of undergraduates,
and this slim book could easily be read and discussed during the
first week of a basic biology class. I expect that those unfamiliar
with the animal welfare debate, both inside and outside the
classroom, will benefit enormously from reading Animal
Experimentation.' Asif A. Ghazanfar, Animal Behaviour
'… an uncomplicated introduction to an undoubtedly complicated
debate. The book should appeal to anyone interested in animal
welfare at whatever level not just those scientists who are
directly involved in animal experiments. In addition it should be
useful in helping students and researchers to formulate coherent
arguments to justify what they are or are not prepared to do in
their work. Another bonus is that the book is both easy to read and
relatively concise whilst still managing to cover the major issues
regarding animal experimentation.' Primate Eye
'… a clear, concise introduction to the major elements of the
debate surrounding animal experimentation … Monany's comprehensible
text will appeal to the lay person, student and scientist alike.'
Tessa Smith, Biologist
'… balanced, clearly expressed and well argued …'. The
Australian
'… a comprehensive overview of the history of animal
experimentation and the methods being developed to provide
alternatives or at least minimise the impact on research animals
and the numbers used.' Canberra Times
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