APPLIED ETHICS (CB) IN ANIMAL RESEARCH [Library Binding]

John P Gluck (Author), Tony Dipasquale (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1557531366 | ISBN-13: 978-1557531360 | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

This volume is a collection of chapters all contributed by individuals who have presented their ideas at conferences and who take moderate stands with the use of animals in research. Specifically the chapters bear of the issues of: notions of the moral standings of animals, history of the methods of argumentation, knowledge of the animal mind, nature and value of regulatory structures, how respect for animals can be converted from theory to action in the laboratory. The chapters have been tempered by open discussion with individuals with different opinions and not audiences of true believers. It is the hope of all, that careful consideration of the positions in these chapters will leave reader with a deepened understanding--not necessarily a hardened position.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 188 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557531366
• ISBN-13: 978-1557531360
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,926,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Animal rights arguments without the horror stories, April 4, 2003

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This review is from: Applied Ethics in Animal Research (Paperback)

This is a terrific book for people who are interested in the topics of animal rights and experimenting on animals, but who don't wish to be assaulted with horror stories of animal abuse. (It seems that much of the animial rights movement feels that the only way to win new adherents to their cause is to treat people like children, appealing solely to one's emotions.)

The writers and editors of this book treat the reader with respect.

Before reading it, I was firmly entrenched in the "only humans have rights" camp. But after reading this book (which was a gift -- I would never have known of its existence otherwise), I find myself questioning my orginal inflexibleness on the subject. I wouldn't call myself a convert just yet, but I do have a much more open mind on the subject, and I'm thankful for that.

And, best of all, you needn't be a scientist or have an advanced degree to understand these essays.