Author | : Committee on the Use of Animals in Research (U.S.) |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
The necessity for animal use in biomedical research is a hotly debated topic in classrooms throughout the country. Frequently teachers and students do not have access to balanced,  factual material to foster an informed discussion on the topic. This colorful, 50-page booklet is designed to educate teenagers about the role of animal research in combating disease, past and present; the perspective of animal use within the whole spectrum of biomedical research; the regulations and oversight that govern animal research; and the continuing efforts to use animals more efficiently and humanely.