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96 pp.
| ReferencePoint |
November, 2011 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-60152-174-3$27.95
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YAIn Controversy series.
After providing background on the issue ("What Are the Origins of the Animal Experimentation Debate?"), the text examines questions surrounding medical testing, classroom use (e.g., dissection), and feasibility of alternative methods (in vitro testing, human studies, etc.) for advancing scientific research. Some of the photos aren't for the squeamish. Informative sidebars and summaries of facts ending each chapter complement the dense narrative. Reading list, websites. Ind.