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Animal Ethics in Animal Research

Mickey Gjerris author Helena Röcklinsberg author I Anna S Olsson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:26th Oct '17

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An interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the ethical issues raised by using animals in research and the related regulatory issues.

Aimed at those involved in animal research and on animal ethics committees, this book provides an overview of ethical issues related to the use of animals in research. It focuses on good scientific practice, the 3Rs, ethical theories applied to specific cases and an overview of regulatory issues.The use of animals in research has always been surrounded by ethical controversy. This book provides an overview of the central ethical issues focusing on the interconnectedness of science, law and ethics. It aims to make theoretical ethical reasoning understandable to non-ethicists and provide tools to improve ethical decision making on animal research. It focuses on good scientific practice, the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement), ethical theories applied to specific cases and an overview of regulatory issues. The book is co-authored by experts in animal research, animal welfare, social sciences, law and ethics, and provides both animal researchers and members of animal ethics committees with knowledge that can facilitate their work and communication with stakeholders and the public. The book is written to provide knowledge, not to argue a certain position, and is intended to be used in training that aims to fulfil EU Directive 2010/63/EU.

'This short easy-to-read book is aimed at technicians, students, researchers, veterinarians, teachers, members of ethics committees and policy-makers … the authors should be congratulated on having achieved their aim of providing a relatively quick read into many of the current ethical issues in animal research … it will be a useful introduction to the field.' David Morton, The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

ISBN: 9781108420617

Dimensions: 235mm x 158mm x 14mm

Weight: 450g

198 pages