The Role of the Chimpanzee in Research
Symposium, Vienna, May 1992
Published in 1994
Book
Hardback
XX, 204 pages
978-3-8055-5850-1 (ISBN)
Description
Beginning with an examination of the political, scientific and ethical issues involved in primate research, this volume provides detailed information on the breeding and care of chimpanzees in captive populations. The role of the chimpanzee in biomedical research is then reviewed. Emphasis is placed on research into infectious diseases, particular hepatitis, as well as on the testing of vaccines and the safety testing of blood products.
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Content
The chimpanzee and human experimentation; relationship between chimpanzee and human development, behaviour and reproduction; the role of the chimpanzee in biomedical research.