The Story
Product Description To date there has been no book addressing the particular issues and dilemmas raised by the conduct of research in animal behavioral studies. The responsible, humane treatment of animals, both in the lab and in field investigations, is a complex and highly politicized issue about whichbiologists and the general public have strong and conflicted feelings. This book provides a balanced overview of the relevant ethical and practical issues. Research training grants from the National Institutes of Health require, and those from the National Science Foundation recommend, thatinstitutions offer courses or workshops in the responsible conduct of science as part of their training programs. This book provides convenient text material for such seminars or short courses. Review Eleven essays relevant to laboratory and field research on animal behavior. Topics addressed include personal perspectives on harmful animal research, welfare and wellbeing from an animals point of view, animal minds, and understanding animal activism. Authors include psychologists, animal behaviorists, social scientists, and zoologists. Graduate students and others who are new to these topics will find this book of interest.Religious Studies Review About the Author Lynette A. Hart is at University of California, Davis.
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Product Description To date there has been no book addressing the particular issues and dilemmas raised by the conduct of research in animal behavioral studies. The responsible, humane treatment of animals, both in the lab and in field investigations, is a complex and highly politicized issue about whichbiologists and the general public have strong and conflicted feelings. This book provides a balanced overview of the relevant ethical and practical issues. Research training grants from the National Institutes of Health require, and those from the National Science Foundation recommend, thatinstitutions offer courses or workshops in the responsible conduct of science as part of their training programs. This book provides convenient text material for such seminars or short courses. Review Eleven essays relevant to laboratory and field research on animal behavior. Topics addressed include personal perspectives on harmful animal research, welfare and wellbeing from an animals point of view, animal minds, and understanding animal activism. Authors include psychologists, animal behaviorists, social scientists, and zoologists. Graduate students and others who are new to these topics will find this book of interest.Religious Studies Review About the Author Lynette A. Hart is at University of California, Davis.
