Overview

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.

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Author:   Helena Röcklinsberg (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) ,  Mickey Gjerris (University of Copenhagen) ,  I. Anna S. Olsson
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781108430685

ISBN 10:   1108430686
Pages:   185
Publication Date:   26 October 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Research ethics; 2 The ethical perspective; 3. The 3Rs and good scientific practice; 4. Applying ethical thinking and social relevance; 5. Regulation and legislation: overview and background; 6. Public involvement – how and why?; 7. The future of animal research: guesstimates on technical and ethical developments.

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'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 '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

Author Information

Helena Röcklinsberg is Associate Professor in Ethics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, teaching ethics in animal science and veterinary education, as well as performing research on ethical issues in relation to animals and food in interdisciplinary research groups. Mickey Gjerris is Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen, researching and teaching animal ethics, environmental ethics, bioethics, medical ethics and climate ethics. Anna Olsson is a researcher and research group leader in laboratory animal welfare and animal research ethics. She coordinates training for researchers using animals and is engaged in ethics review and policy-making for animal-based research on the institutional as well as the European level.

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