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LoC No.: 09014521
Title: The Pros and Cons of Vivisection
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Pros and Cons of Vivisection" by Charles Richet is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the ethical considerations and scientific justifications related to vivisection, a practice involving experimentation on living animals. Richet, a notable physiologist, aims to objectively weigh the arguments for and against this controversial practice in order to illuminate its significance for medical and scientific advancement. The opening of the book introduces the author’s credentials and the importance of the subject matter. Richet acknowledges the emotional weight surrounding vivisection, especially from animal rights activists, while outlining his intent to present a balanced discussion. He emphasizes the necessity of animal experimentation in furthering medical knowledge and improving human health, arguing that, when done ethically, the benefits far outweigh the costs. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the methods, implications, and moral considerations involved in vivisection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richet, Charles, 1850-1935
Commentator: Halliburton, W. D. (William Dobinson), 1860-1931
EBook No.: 37158
Published: Aug 22, 2011
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Vivisection
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09014521
Title: The Pros and Cons of Vivisection
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Pros and Cons of Vivisection" by Charles Richet is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the ethical considerations and scientific justifications related to vivisection, a practice involving experimentation on living animals. Richet, a notable physiologist, aims to objectively weigh the arguments for and against this controversial practice in order to illuminate its significance for medical and scientific advancement. The opening of the book introduces the author’s credentials and the importance of the subject matter. Richet acknowledges the emotional weight surrounding vivisection, especially from animal rights activists, while outlining his intent to present a balanced discussion. He emphasizes the necessity of animal experimentation in furthering medical knowledge and improving human health, arguing that, when done ethically, the benefits far outweigh the costs. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the methods, implications, and moral considerations involved in vivisection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richet, Charles, 1850-1935
Commentator: Halliburton, W. D. (William Dobinson), 1860-1931
EBook No.: 37158
Published: Aug 22, 2011
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Vivisection
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.