The Role of Public Opinion in the UK Animal Research Debate
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 (Original item from 2009)
Animal Experimentation | International Research | Pharmaceutical, Medical or Biomedical Research
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Short Description:
This article considers the role of public opinion in the debate over animal research, determining that public opinion has become a resource in the debate and that it is now accepted as a key method of demonstrating legitimacy.
Abstract:
Animal research is a subject of controversy in biomedical science and the importance of public opinion in the debate has increased in recent years. Public opinion polls are frequently cited as a type of resource when addressing the issue, as it is accepted as a key method of showing legitimacy. This paper considers whether public opinion should matter when it comes to matters of ethical reasoning and science policy.
Spot Check Number:
1283
Sponsor:
University of Nottingham
Animal Type:
Research Animals
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Year Conducted:
2009
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