This is a list of recommended reading material by topic. In an attempt to foster comprehensive discussion, some of these books contain opposing points of view and do not imply endorsement by NEAVS.

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• Vivisection and Non-Animal Alternatives
  • FAQs About the Use of Animals in Science October 2009
  • Animal Models in Light of Evolution October 2009
  • Specious Science: May 2005
  • What Will We Do If We Don't Experiment on Animals? February 2004
  • The Scalpel and the Butterfly: May 2001
  • Sacred Cows and Golden Geese: June 2000
  • Vivisection or Science: May 2000
  • Unheeded Cry: October 1998
  • Animal Models of Human Psychology May 1998
  • Hearts And Minds: October 1997
  • Lethal Laws: October 1997
  • Brute Science: October 1996
  • Animal Experimentation October 1996
  • Alternatives to Animal Testing: October 1994
  • Non-Animal Techniques in Biomedical and Behavioral Research and Testing October 1993
  • Stolen for Profit October 1992
• Dissection Alternatives
  • From Guinea Pig to Computer Mouse: October 2002
  • Veterinary Ethics October 2000
  • Use of Animals in Higher Education: October 2000
  • Beyond Dissection October 1998
  • Vivisection and Dissection in the Classroom: October 1992
• Human and Non-Human Animal Connection
  • Almost Chimpanzee: October 2010
  • Elephants on the Edge: October 2009
  • Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would be Human October 2008
  • Flyboy: The All-True Adventures of a NASA Space Chimp October 2008
  • Pleasurable Kingdom October 2006
  • Learning Their Language: October 2003
  • The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats October 2002
  • The Ten Trusts: October 2002
  • Minding Animals October 2002
  • Speaking Out for Animals: October 2001
  • The Chimpanzees I Love: October 2001
  • Reason for Hope: October 1999
  • Next of Kin October 1997
  • Dogs Never Lie About Love October 1997
  • Animals as Teachers and Healers October 1997
  • When Elephants Weep: October 1995
  • Kanzi: October 1994
  • Visions of Caliban: October 1993
• Law
  • Drawing the Line October 2002
  • Rattling the Cage October 2000
  • Lethal Laws: October 1997
  • Animals, Property, and the Law October 1995
• Non-Human Animal Protection, Animal and Human Rights
  • Strategic Action for Animals: October 2008
  • Why Animals Matter: October 2007
  • In Defense of Animals: October 2005
  • Empty Cages October 2004
  • The Great Ape Project Census: October 2003
  • Eternal Treblinka: October 2002
  • Dominion: October 2002
  • Born to be Wild: October 2000
  • The Sexual Politics of Meat: October 1999
  • Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates October 1998
  • Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare October 1998
  • Rain Without Thunder: October 1996
  • Animal Rights: A Beginner's Guide October 1996
  • Animal Rights Movement in America October 1994
  • The Great Ape Project October 1993
  • Animal Rights October 1993
  • Autobiography of a Revolutionary October 1991
  • Dreaded Comparison October 1988
  • Stories of People who Defend the Rights of Animals October 1980
  • Animal Liberation October 1975

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