Animal Ethics in Animal Research

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

Helena Röcklinsberg (Author), Mickey Gjerris (Author), I. Anna S. Olsson (Author)

9781108420617, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 October 2017

198 pages, 8 b/w illus. 9 tables
23.5 x 15.8 x 1.4 cm, 0.45 kg

'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

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Bio-ethics [PSAD], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medical ethics & professional conduct [MBDC], Medical & healthcare law [LNTM], Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments [JFMG]