In the Name of Science Issues in Responsible Animal Experimentation

by Orlans, F. Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780195070439
• ISBN10: 0195070437
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1993-07-08
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Few arguments in biomedical experimentation have stirred such heateddebate in recent years as those raised by animal research. In this comprehensiveanalysis of the social, political, and ethical conflicts surrounding the use ofanimals in scientific experiments, Barbara Orlans judges both ends of thespectrum in this debate -- unconditional approval or rejection of animalexperimentation -- to be untenable. Instead of arguing for either view, shethoughtfully explores the ground between the extremes, and convincingly makesthe case for public policy reforms that serve to improve the welfare oflaboratory animals without jeopardizing scientific endeavor. This book presentscontroversial issues in a balanced manner based on careful historical analysisand original research. Different mechanisms of oversight for animal experimentsare compared and those that have worked well are identified. This compellingwork will be of interest to biomedical scientists, ethicists, animal welfareadvocates and other readers concerned with this critical issue.

Author Biography

F. Barbara Orlans, Ph.D., is a physiologist on the faculty of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University.

Table of Contents

The Beginnings of Institutionalized Animal Experimentation: 19th Century

Current Attitudes and Ethical Arguments

Major Issues

Legislation and Growth of Protagonists

Animal Subjects and Alternatives

Protocol Review

Community Members Animal Review Committees

Animal Pain Scales in Public Policy

Pain, Suffering, and Death

Testing

From Sunshine Laws and Civil Disobedience to Raids

Use of Animals in Education

Source of Laboratory Dogs and Cats

Editorial Responsibilities

Looking Ahead

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