Animals and Alternatives in Testing: History, Science, and Ethics

Addresses use of animals in toxicity testing and scientific status of alternatives. Presents a balanced view to promote and advance the development of alternatives while ensuring that the health and safety of the public are protected. Authors support concept of the three R*s (replacement, reduction and refinement) and the word "alternatives" refers to those methods that replace, reduce, and refine existing whole-animal procedures. Table of Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Science and Society; The Eye of Science; Toxicology and Toxicity Testing; Science in Vitro; Animal Experimentation: Ethics and Law; Bibliography; Appendix A: Methodologies of Vaccine Development; Appendix B: Timeline of In Vitro Toxicology; Appendix C: Timeline of Tissue Culture; Appendix D: United States Animal Welfare Timeline; Appendix E: Great Britain Animal Welfare Timeline; Glossary.

First Edition. 86 Pages. May be purchased from Amazon. 

ISBN-13: 978-0913113677
ISBN-10: 0913113670