Zoology - Research, Animal Rights, Experimental Science, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Applied - Environmental
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Overview
Ethics, Animals and Science provides an introduction to ethics, aimed especially at those who work with animals in a scientific setting. Following an introduction to ethics in general, the book goes on to concentrate on the ethical issues which are closely associated with the most commonly occurring topics in debates on the use of animals in research. An attempt is made to find common premises for discussions which in the past have often proved to be mere dialogues of the deaf.The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
This book defines and introduces the subject of ethics. It examines, in detail, ethical issues stemming from the use of animals in research. Included are methods to assess situations, means of approach and remedy, and a process to ensure ethical treatment of research animals.
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Provides an introduction to ethics, aimed especially at those who work with animals in a scientific setting. Following an introduction to ethics in general, chapters concentrate on ethical issues which are closely associated with the most commonly occurring topics in debates on the use of animals in research. Presents and comments on a number of different opinions surrounding animal experimentation, and attempts to find common premises for discussions on the subject. The author was a professor of pastoral ethics, and has lectured widely on ethics in research. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 23, 1999
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780632052776