An Ethical Problem or Sidelights Upon Scientific, Experimentation on Man and Animals (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Mann, Heinrich

9781451005561: An Ethical Problem or Sidelights Upon Scientific, Experimentation on Man and Animals (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1451005563 ISBN 13: 9781451005561

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Ethical questions about vivisection examined with care and courage. This volume surveys the history, methods, and motives behind animal experimentation, asking how cruelty, utility, and reform have shaped science over time. It challenges readers to weigh the benefits of discovery against the suffering it can cause, and to consider what a more humane approach might look like in laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions.

Written as a thoughtful critique, the book traces changes in opinion, explains the limits of regulation, and explores the impact of public debate on scientific practice. It invites readers to see the issue not as a simple yes or no, but as a complex dialogue about science, ethics, and the future of research.

Clear historical context for vivisection and its controversies

Discussion of how pain, anesthesia, and animal welfare are treated in experiments

Questions about what constitutes justified research and humane methods

Considerations of policy, reform efforts, and the future direction of science

Ideal for readers of scientific ethics, medical history, or debates about animal welfare looking for a balanced, historically grounded perspective.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1451005563
ISBN 13: 9781451005561
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 392

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book dissects the history of vivisection throughout the years, exploring the ethical complexities and scientific controversies that surround animal testing. Uncovering the origins of vivisection and the cruel experimentation of the early 19th century, the author reveals the deep-rooted ethical questions that emerged, culminating in the 1875 Royal Commission in England. However, despite progress in animal welfare legislation, the book argues that unrestricted vivisection continues to be prevalent, and the quest for scientific knowledge often comes at the cost of animal suffering. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to reflect on the ethical boundaries of scientific research and the moral implications of using animals in the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781451005561_0

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