The Rights of Mice

In The Rights of Mice, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright explores the clash between scientific research and the animal-welfare movement in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The narrative delves into the conflict between animal rights activists seeking to implement an ordinance on laboratory animal use and the scientific community, particularly at prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT, that stands opposed. Originally published in 1987, this engaging account highlights the ongoing debates surrounding animal rights and the ethical implications of scientific practices.