Animal Experimentation: A Guide to the Issues [Hardcover]

Vaughan Monamy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0521660939 | ISBN-13: 978-0521660938 | Edition: 1

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. Vaughan 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. Although the work is aimed at those involved in the conduct, support, and teaching of animal-based research, its clarity of style will reach lay people and experts with equal ease. Monamy 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is for life science students, but its clear style also makes it attractive for others." Animals' Agenda

"On balance I would recommend it to anyone who has the responsibility of teaching a biology course, especially a physiology course that has a laboratory component." Canadian Society of Zoologists Bulletin

"This is a clear, concise, and inexpensive book. It is well laid out and very readable. It is indexed and contains a comprehensive reference list and an appendix of suggested further reading...The book is current and would be useful to the veterinarian, science student, or researcher who seeks a moral basis for making meaningful dialogue about the issues of research involving animals." Canadian Veterinary Journal

Book Description

Animal Experimentation is an important new book for anyone involved in the conduct, teaching, learning, regulation, support or critique of animal-based research. Covering all the major issues in the animal experimentation debate, it discusses the history and ethics of experimentation, the moral status of animals and the obligations of researchers and alternatives to animals. Although aimed at life-science students, its clarity and balanced treatment will also reach lay people and experts. Readers will find it a non-intimidating, readily understood introduction to the principal ethical arguments in the animal experimentation debate.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 124 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (November 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521660939
• ISBN-13: 978-0521660938
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,625,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.