Targeted; The Anatomy of an Animal Rights Attack

Lutherer, Lorenz Otto and Simon, Margaret Sheffield [later Margaret Lutherer after marrying her co-author in 1992]

ISBN 10: 080612492X / ISBN 13: 9780806124926

Published by University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK, 1993

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The format is approximately 5.25 inches by 8.5 inches. xix, [1], 170, [2] pages. Illustrations. Sources. Index. Inscribed by Lutherer on the fep. The inscription reads To Marty Frank for the support he and the APS gave John Orem and Texas Tech in response to this attack. L. O. Lutherer 5/15/18. The dust jacket has a large, light stain at back but no impact on the cover. Author sentiment. Foreword by John M. Orem. The contents include Foreword by John M. Orem, 1. The History and Philosophy of the Animal Rights Movement, 2. Truth and Fiction: The Propaganda War -- 3. The Anatomy of an Attack -- 4. The Effects on a Targeted Investigator -- 5. Strategic Planning and Crisis Management -- 6. The Animal Care and Use Program and the IACUC -- 7. Questions of Security -- 8. Legal Issues -- 9. The Legislative Arena. Lutherer graduated from Haverford College (BA '58), The University of Iowa (MS '64), and The University of Florida (Ph.D. '69) prior to accepting a faculty position in the newly formed medical school of Texas Tech University in 1972. In 1977, while teaching at Texas Tech, Laurie became a member of one of the first graduating classes of the newly formed Texas Tech Medical School. During his tenure at the institution, he served with distinction in many roles in both the Department of Physiology and Internal Medicine. He served with distinction as a researcher and administrator for over 40 years. Ms. Simon was the Executive Director of the Office of News and Publications from 1987 and the Director of Communications of the Office of the President of Texas Tech University from 1996 until 2008. In the recent past, animal rights activists have broken into more than eighty research and educational institutions across the United States, stealing research animals and destroying millions of dollars' worth of property. These break-ins are part of a fierce misinformation campaign designed to discredit all scientific use of animals - despite the meticulous regulation of such research and the monumental benefits it has yielded. Preying on society's unfamiliarity with scientific procedures, many animal rights groups advocate an end to all human use of animals: for food and clothing, in research, and even as pets (as pet status implies human dominion over animals). Targeted provides an in-depth look at the goals and tactics of the animal rights movement. After surveying the movement's history and organization, Lorenz Otto Lutherer and Margaret Sheffield Simon present detailed examples of various break-ins and the events that surrounded them. By recognizing this pattern of attack, an institution can anticipate and guard against an incident and, if a break-in does occur, respond effectively to the extensive media campaign that is likely to follow. Crisis management procedures, the role of institutional animal care and use committees, ways to build community support for an institution and its research, security measures, and legal aspects such as litigation strategies and open meeting requirements are thoroughly discussed. A unique feature of the volume is its focus on the targeted researcher. Unfortunately, the severe emotional and professional costs to that individual are often overlooked as the institution scrambles to control damage to its own image. Animal rights activism has been escalating steadily in recent years, and every institution involved in animal use is a potential target. This book argues that the time has come for a proactive response that safeguards scientific inquiry and informs the public about the value and legitimacy of animal-based research.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Targeted; The Anatomy of an Animal Rights Attack
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080612492X
• ISBN 13: 9780806124926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Second printing [stated].
• Condition: Very good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Crisis Management

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Synopsis

The torturers (oops experimenters) turn their talents for intellectual arrogance, moral equivocation, malevolent misinformation, and bad taste against the animal rights movement, comparing its agenda and techniques to those of Nazi Germany. They describe the steps that institutions and organizations can take to become prepared for this fifth-column and to assess their state of preparedness. (RC) Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Reviews

A copy of this unique volume belongs in every facility that uses live animals for testing and research. The authors begin with a history of the animal rights movement and explain how concern for the welfare of animals has become confused with the more militant approach of some animal rights groups who advocate violence and who have been responsible for break-ins at research facilities, interference with experiments, and destruction of data. The book tells how sites are targeted for these attacks and outlines the typical procedure that is followed. By following the authors' suggestions and planning ahead, research institutions and personnel can be prepared to defuse attacks and propaganda campaigns waged by activist groups. The book includes a list of national and state organizations that support biomedical research and might be called upon for help. This is directed toward a very specific audience, for which it is highly recommended.
- Deborah Emer son, Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester,
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