Screen LibraryThe animal research war
This thoughtful and surprising book analyzes the effect of animal extremism on the world's scientists, their institutions, and professional societies. The Animal Research War traces the evolution of the animal rights movement, profiles its leadership, and reveals the truth behind university ani...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230611993 |
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This thoughtful and surprising book analyzes the effect of animal extremism on the world's scientists, their institutions, and professional societies. The Animal Research War traces the evolution of the animal rights movement, profiles its leadership, and reveals the truth behind university animal research. 'For too long, animal rights activists have practised harassment, intimidation and violence behind a smokescreen of concern about animal welfare. The Animal Research War exposes the tactics of animal extremists for what they are - terrorism. The actions of a tiny minority have seriously set back the progress of research aimed at reducing the suffering of people and animals. It is time for scientists, patients and all who abhor the use of terror to stand up for the future of medical research.' - Dr. Colin Blakemore FMedSci FRS, Former Chief Executive, Medical Research Council, UK 'The Animal |
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Ebook. Originally published in: 2008. |
| Carrier Form: | 224 p. |
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9780230600140 9780230611993 : 0230611990 : |
| CLC: | B82-058 |
| Contents: | Foreword * In the Crosshairs * War Stories * The Animal Rights Movement, Past and Present * Animal Rights Strategies * War Casualties * War Casualties: All of Us * "Yes, But What About..." * Peace at Last? |