In the name of science
Subtitle: issues in responsible animal experimentation
By: F. Barbara Orlans.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 297
Subjects: Animal experimentation -- Moral and ethical aspects
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-282) and index.