Join us for a book talk with journalist Me lanie D.G. Kaplan\, author of "Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research." Ms. Kaplan will be in conversat ion with Mary Hollingsworth\, faculty director of Harvard&rsquo\;s Animal Law &\; Policy Clinic and former lead counsel for the Department of Jus tice on animal welfare enforcement matters\, including \;United States v. Envigo.
\nAbout Lab Dog
\nWhen journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan adopted her beagle Hammy\, all she knew was that he h ad spent nearly four years in a research lab. Curious to know more about t his gentle creature's past\, as well as the broader world of animal resear ch\, Kaplan--with Hammy in tow--embarks on a quest for answers. How did Ha mmy end up in a research facility? Why are we still using millions of anim als a year in experiments? What have we learned from them? Is there anothe r way?
\nIn "Lab Dog\," Kaplan investigates the breeding and use of beagles for biomedical research\, drug and product testing\, and education . She takes readers on a journey\, peeking behind laboratory doors and vis iting with researchers\, activists\, ethicists\, veterinarians\, lawmakers \, and innovators. Along the way\, she finds thoughtful and caring humans on all sides of the debate\, explores promising developments in nonanimal testing\, and discovers puzzle pieces from Hammy's past. Equal parts journ alism and love story\, "Lab Dog" offers a nuanced view on our relationship with a species that we both love and exploit\, and a reason to hope for a better future for all.
\nEast City Bookshop will be on hand with co pies of "Lab Dog" for purchase.
\nThe event is free and all are welc ome!
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