Responsible conduct with animals in research

Author(s): Hart, Lynette A. (Ed.)
Document type: Book
Year: 1998
Pages: 224
Source: Publishing house: Oxford University Press
Language(s): English

Classification

National background: United States
Category: Non-EU Training Material for Research Ethics
Subject areas: Animal experimentation
Focus: Main focus; Indicate area of research dealt with: research in animal behavior
Issues touched: Ethics committees, research protocols; Research on animals
Audience: Scientists; Students of natural sciences
Classification remarks: A collection of essays focusing on the responsible conduct with animals in research on animal behaviour, especially animal welfare.

Estimation

Theoretical quality remarks: Nonethical theories or ways of normative reflections are presented.
Didactical quality: Material collection only
Overall estimation: worth considering
Estimation remarks: The articles presented in this volume focus on the responsible conduct with animals in research. Special attention is drawn to animal welfare. Ethical considerations e.g. concerning the status of animals are missing.