Overview
What are the moral and ethical dimensions of animal research? What obligations do we have toward our animal subjects?In this important new book, students, researchers, and interested general readers will find a non-intimidating, readily comprehensible introduction to all the principal ethical issues and arguments in the animal experimentation debate. Vaughn Monamy covers the history and ethics of experimentation; discusses the moral status of animals and the obligations of researchers; and introduces alternatives to animal research. He does justice to both the arguments that support and oppose animal experimentation, making this a balanced and objective study of a critical issue in contemporary biomedical science.
The book contains no figures.
Synopsis
Non-intimidating, readily understood, balanced introduction to the principal ethical arguments in the animal experimentation debate.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:David E. Freeman, MVB, PhD(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description:This book is aimed at a wide audience, from those actively involved in animal research to lay people. All major issues in animal research are covered.
Purpose:The stated purpose is to introduce life science students to the major issues at stake in live animal experimentation and the debate it generates. This book is urgently needed and satisfies the author's objectives by presenting the crucial issues in a readable text.
Audience:The audience range is broad: student, resident, scientist, and lay person. The author aimed at such a wide audience, recognizing that this is an issue that affects us all. The author, a credible authority, has reached the target audience.
Features:This book is not illustrated, but because of the nature of the book this is not a shortcoming. References certainly are numerous, current, and relevant. The index is sparse and lacks some important items. The overall appearance is appropriate and this book is compact, well laid out, and readable.
Assessment:This book is a must for everyone involved in animal experimentation. The issue is presented in a well-balanced format. It is extremely informative on topics that are not covered elsewhere, such as history of animal experimentation, attitudes toward animal experimentation (both past and present), and attitudes and laws in different countries. This book is strongly recommended for scientists at all levels and for members of institutional animal care and use committees.
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Reviewer: David E. Freeman, MVB, PhD(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)Description: This book is aimed at a wide audience, from those actively involved in animal research to lay people. All major issues in animal research are covered.
Purpose: The stated purpose is to introduce life science students to the major issues at stake in live animal experimentation and the debate it generates. This book is urgently needed and satisfies the author's objectives by presenting the crucial issues in a readable text.
Audience: The audience range is broad: student, resident, scientist, and lay person. The author aimed at such a wide audience, recognizing that this is an issue that affects us all. The author, a credible authority, has reached the target audience.
Features: This book is not illustrated, but because of the nature of the book this is not a shortcoming. References certainly are numerous, current, and relevant. The index is sparse and lacks some important items. The overall appearance is appropriate and this book is compact, well laid out, and readable.
Assessment: This book is a must for everyone involved in animal experimentation. The issue is presented in a well-balanced format. It is extremely informative on topics that are not covered elsewhere, such as history of animal experimentation, attitudes toward animal experimentation (both past and present), and attitudes and laws in different countries. This book is strongly recommended for scientists at all levels and for members of institutional animal care and use committees.
4 Stars! from Doody