In the Name of Science Issues in Responsible Animal Experimentation

by Orlans, F. Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780195108712
• ISBN10: 019510871X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-11
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Few arguments in biomedical experimentation have stirred such heated debate in recent years as those raised by animal research. In this comprehensive analysis of the social, political, and ethical conflicts surrounding the use of animals in scientific experiments, Barbara Orlans judges both ends of the spectrum in this debate -- unconditional approval or rejection of animal experimentation -- to be untenable. Instead of arguing for either view, she thoughtfully explores the ground between the extremes, and convincingly makes the case for public policy reforms that serve to improve the welfare of laboratory animals without jeopardizing scientific endeavor. This book presents controversial issues in a balanced manner based on careful historical analysis and original research. Different mechanisms of oversight for animal experiments are compared and those that have worked well are identified. This compelling work will be of interest to biomedical scientists, ethicists, animal welfare advocates 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, where she pursues her interests in the ethical and policy issues of animal experimentation. In previous years she conducted animal experiments on heart disease at the National Institutes of Health.

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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