Animal Rights

Subject Headings || Reference Works || Indexes, Abstracts, and Full Text Sources || Internet Sources

SUBJECT HEADINGS.

Representative subject headings for locating books in the Boston University online Catalog include the following:

animal experimentation animal experimentation moral and ethical aspects animal models in research animal rights animal welfare animal welfare law and legislation animal welfare moral and ethical aspects animal welfare philosophy human experimentation and medicine human experimentation in medicine laboratory animals vivisection

REFERENCE WORKS.

Animal Rights: A Reference Handbook. 1994.: Contains statistical profiles of animal uses, litigation, organizations, and resources. Mugar Ref. X HV4764 S5 1994.

Animal Rights: A Subject Guide, Bibliography, and Internet Companion. 2000.: Containing 900+ entries, this comprehensive guide includes books and web sites covering every aspect of animal rights. Mugar HV4708 K57 2000.

The Animal Rights Movement in the United States, 1975-1990: An Annotated Bibliography, 1975 - 1990. 1994.: Containing 1300+ entries, this work addresses the movement's goals, organizations, philosophical underpinnings, and political, educational, and legislative activities between 1975 and 1990. Mugar Z7164 C45 M38 1994. Storage: use request form.

Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare. 1998.: Encyclopedia containing short but excellent entries which define terms and describe projects, people, and organizations having to do with animal rights. Mugar Ref. X HV4708 E53 1998.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics. 5 vols. 2004.: Discusses the moral and ethical issues concerning such topics as animal rights and genetic engineering. Science and Engineering Library Ref. QH332 E52 2004.

Encyclopedia of Ethics. 3 vols. 2001.: Contains more than 500 articles on topics in ethics and ethical theory, perennial moral problems, and political, social, religious and legal theory, including the treatment of animals. Mugar Ref. X BJ63 E45 2001.

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 26 vols. 2001.: Includes an article on animal rights in research and research application. Mugar Ref. X H41 I58 2001. Available (abstracts only) on the BU Web through ScienceDirect (BU-px).

The Guide to Animal Law Resources. 1999.: Published by the Harvard Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, this work is a guide to animal welfare law and legislation in the U.S. Law Ref. X KF3841 G85 1999.

INDEXES, ABSTRACTS, AND FULL TEXT SOURCES.

Agricola. 1979 - . (BU-px).: Created by the National Agricultural Library of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricola provides access to the agricultural literature of the world. It contains over 3.3 million bibliographic records of journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audio-visual materials and technical reports from 1979 to the present. Relevant keywords include animal experimentation, animal rights, animal welfare, and animals-testing.

The Animal Question: Why Non-Human Animals Deserve Human Rights. 2002. (BU-px): Book by Paola Cavalieri, New York, Oxford University Press, 2002. Available as an online as part of the Oxford Scholarship Online: Philosophy Collection. Also available in the stacks in the Law Annex: HV4708 C3813 2001.

Applied Science & Technology Full Text. 1983 - . (ChRiv-px).: Cumulative subject index to English-language periodicals in the applied sciences. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation, animal rights movement, diseases animal models, laboratory animals, and xenografts.

ATLA Religion Database. 1949 - . (BU-px).: Indexes religion periodicals, essays in books, and dissertations. Relevant subject headings include animal rights.

Bibliography of Bioethics. 1975 - .: Indexes and abstracts periodical articles, books, documents and AV sources in bioethics. To use this classified subject index, consult the contents for a listing of subjects, which includes animal experimentation. Sci/Eng Reference Z6675 E8 B53.

BIOSIS. 1989 - . (BU-px): BIOSIS is the electronic version of Biological Abstracts (held at the Science-Engineering Library). It covers many science disciplines, including biochemistry, ecology, microbiology, neurosciences. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation, animal protection, animal research, animal rights, and animal welfare.

Biological & Agricultural Index. 1983+ - . (ChRiv).: Indexes and abstracts English-language periodicals in biology, agri culture, and related fields, including biotechnology. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation and animal welfare.

CQ Researcher. 1991 - . (ChRiv).: A full-text resource offering basic background information on many contemporary issues of interest to Congress. An excellent starting point for research into major public issues, this source gives summary coverage to all sides of the issues along with extremely useful bibliographies.

CQ Weekly. 1983 - . (ChRiv).: The standard weekly source for analysis and news of legislative events in Congress, this site provides searchable coverage of the full text of all CQ Weekly articles published since 1983.

Environment Complete. (BU-px).: Database offering coverage in agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more. Includes full text for more than 400 journals. Relevant subject headings include animal rights, animal welfare, and animals in motion pictures.

General Science Full Text. 1984 - . (ChRiv-px).: Subject index to periodical articles in the sciences, including biology, medicine and health, food and nutrition, environment, and genetics. Includes full text of selected periodicals. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation, animal experimentation-laws and regulations, animal rights movement, animals-treatment, fur industry, human-animal relationships, and hunting-ethical aspects.

Historical Newspapers: The New York Times. 1851-2006. (BU-px).: "Offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue."

Humanities Full Text. 1983 - .: Indexes and abstracts periodical literature in the humanities. Includes full text of articles from nearly 250 journals as far back as 1995. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation-ethical aspects, animal rights, and animal treatment-laws and regulations. For retrospective searching (1907-1984) use Humanities and Social Sciences Retrospective, which indexes nearly 1,200 periodicals as early as 1907.

LexisNexis Academic. (BU-px).: A full-text database that includes newspapers, wire services, transcripts of television and radio broadcasts, medical and health journals, trade journals, accounting literature, company financial reports, law reviews, statutory and case law, and public opinion polls. The database is international in scope, and includes newspapers in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, and German. Dates of coverage vary depending upon the publication.

Medline (PubMed). 1966 - . (BU-px).: Indexes and abstracts medical literature.

PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service). 1915 - . (BU-px).: Index to articles, books and documents in public affairs and public policy. Relevant subject headings include animal rights-United States, animals-treatment of-moral and religious aspects, animals- treatment of-United States-legislation, and laboratory animals-care and treatment.

Philosopher's Index. 1940 - . (BU-px).: Indexes and abstracts philosophy books and journals. Relevant subject headings include animal rights.

PsycINFO. 1872 - . (BU-px).: "Contains more than 2 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, all in psychology and related disciplines." Relevant subjects include animals, animal welfare, and experimentation.

Readers Guide Full Text . 1983 - . (ChRiv-px): Indexes and abstracts popular general-interest periodicals published in the U.S. and Canada. Includes full text of articles from some 215 journals as far back as 1994. Relevant subject headings include animal experimentation-laws and regulations, Animal Liberation Front, animal rights movement, animals-laws and regulations, human-animal relationships, and Singer Peter. For retrospective searching (1890-1982) use Readers Guide Retrospective, which indexes 375+ periodicals.

Religion and Philosophy Collection. 1975 - . (BU-px).: Comprehensive database covering such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. Includes 300+ full text journals in religion and philosophy. Relevant subjects include animal rights and animal welfare.

ScienceDirect. 1995/96 - . (BU-px).: A web-based information source for scientific, technical, and medical research offering access to more than 1100 full-text electronic journals across 16 fields of science, including the social sciences. Relevant search terms include animal experimentation, animal rights, animal testing, and animal welfare.

Social Sciences Full Text. 1983 - . (ChRiv-px).: Indexes and abstracts core journals in such fields as anthropology, criminal justice and criminology, gender studies, geography, gerontology, minority studies, social work, sociology, and urban studies. Includes full text of articles from 215+ journals as far back as 1995. For retrospective searching (1907-1984) use Humanities and Social Sciences Retrospective, which indexes nearly 1,200 periodicals as early as 1907.

Wildlife & Ecology Studies Worldwide. 1935 and earlier - . (BU-px).: World's largest index to literature on wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, offering a global perspective on wildlife and wildlife management. Relevant subject headings include animal welfare, animals in motion pictures, and speciesism.

INTERNET SOURCES.

American Antivivisection Society.: "The American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) is an international non-profit animal rights organization dedicated to ending experimentation on animals in research, testing and education. AAVS also opposes and works to end other forms of cruelty to animals." Its Alternatives Research & Development Foundation supports the development of alternatives to the use of animals in biomedical research, testing, and education.

Altweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing.: "Altweb, the Alternatives to Animal Testing Web Site, was created to serve as a gateway to alternatives news, information, and resources on the Internet and beyond." Alternatives to animal testng fall into three categories: reduction of animal use, replacement of whole animal tests, or refinement of existing tests to minimize animal distress. The site includes articles, news, regulations, and information about alternative procedures.

Americans for Medical Progress.: The Americans for Medical Progress seeks to help the public understand the progress that the medical profession has made due to animal research.

Animal Legal Defense Fund.: "Founded in 1979, ALDF is the country's leading animal rights law organization working nationally to defend animals from abuse and exploitation."

Animal Welfare Advocacy: Web Sites to Educate and Inspire.: Librarian-authored guide to animal welfare websites. Categories include general animal welfare groups, legal groups, and groups concerned with farm animals, wildlife, and domesticated animals.

Animal Welfare Legislation and Policies.: Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center (University of Wisconsin) site with links to animal welfare legislation, as well as to policies and guidelines on the care and use of research animals.

Doris Day Animal League Legislative Update.: The Doris Day Animal League is dedicated to animal protection issues. Their legislative update provides information on state initiatives and legislation and federal legislation related to animal protection.

FactoryFarming.com.: Describes meat, poultry, and fish processing industries with information on human health and on occupational, environmental, and ethical issues.

Foundation for Biomedical Research.: FBR was established to improve the quality of human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support of the ethical use of animals in scientific and medical research. This organization defends the use of animals in biomedical research. See "Animal Research Facts" and "Common Questions."

Humane Society of the United States.: "The Humane Society of the United States makes a difference in the lives of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong." Consult their Animals in Research page.

In Defense of Animals.: "Founded in 1983 by veterinarian Elliot M. Katz, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is a leading, national, non-profit animal protection organization dedicated to ending the institutionalized exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare and habitats. IDA is committed to ending the terror of animal maltreatment, and educating the public about the benefits of compassion. IDA is pro-science, pro-environment, pro-animal, and pro-people; it is committed to dialogue and reason, but not afraid to take action when necessary to save animals from senseless torture." Site includes extensive list of fact sheets, reports, and action alerts, as well as a guide on investigating animal research.

Laboratory Animal Care and Use: Bioethics Resources on the Web - NIH.: National Institutes of Health list of annotated links to web resources providing background information and various positions on issues pertaining to laboratory animals.

NetVet Veterinary Government & Law Resources.: Extensive list of links to animal-related government and law web sites.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.: PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world. It operates under the principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. This site features "In the News" and "Action Alerts."

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.: PCRM promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs. It encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research including promoting alternatives to animal research. The "Research Controversies & Issues" section examines "ethical issues involved with animal experimentation, human research, and access to medical care," and includes "special resources for medical students and educators."

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