Their responses constitute a broad overview of the development of the Belmont Report and the extent of its influence, especially on governmental commissions, as well as an assessment of its virtues and shortcomings.

"There can be little doubt that the 1979 "Belmont Report" was a key document in the development of national policy on human subject research. Its history and its importance are too little known. This book, a splendid and probing collection about the "Report," is an important study, readable and interesting. Human subject research remains a difficult and contentious area. This book helps to show why, and will help to bring greater light to the ongoing debate."—Daniel Callahan, director of international programs, The Hastings Center