"This title examines animal experimentation including drug and cosmetic testing and medical research. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and alternatives such as human volunteers and computer models. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Publisher's website.

Includes index.

What is animal experimentation? -- Ancient experiments -- Rise of experimentation -- Cosmetics testing -- Medical research -- Experimentation ethics -- Protesting experimentation -- Laws & regulations -- The three Rs -- Animal alternatives -- Looking ahead -- Timeline -- Become an animal advocate.