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  • The Pros and Cons of Vivisection

    by Charles Richet ...
    Series series Nobel laureates
    To scientific readers, Professor Charles Richet needs no introduction, but to the public at large it may be necessary to mention that he is one of the best known of French physiologists. He has occupied for a good many years the Chair of Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine in Paris, and he has contributed greatly to the progress of the science to which he has devoted his life; some of his ... Read more

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  • The Pros and Cons of Vivisection

    by Charles Richet ...
    "The Pros and Cons of Vivisection" by Charles Richet is a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical implications surrounding vivisection, the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research. Richet, a prominent physiologist and Nobel laureate, delves into the moral dilemmas faced by researchers and society at large. He presents a balanced view, weighing the potential ... Read more

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  • The Pros and Cons of Vivisection

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Ethics and Impact of Animal Experimentation in Medical Research

    by Charles Richet, Ariana Howard ...
    In "The Pros and Cons of Vivisection," Charles Richet presents a rigorous examination of vivisection, exploring the ethical, scientific, and philosophical dimensions of this contentious practice. Through a meticulous analysis, Richet employs a blend of empirical data and persuasive rhetoric, juxtaposing the potential medical benefits against the moral implications of animal experimentation. His ... Read more

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  • Hysteria and Demonism

    by Charles Richet ...
    This book deals with the study of hysteria and demonism.“The study of the malady under which these unfortunates suffer, in its present and past aspects, affords a new and instructive chapter in the history of human thought.In pursuing the present inquiry, we shall endeavor first to describe the psychological symptoms of hysteria. The knowledge of this disease has received a remarkable development ... Read more

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  • Fear : Psychological Study of the Causes and Effects

    by Charles Richet, James Sully ...
    What are the causes and effects of fear among human and all beings capable of feeling it? What are the signs of fear and the physical phenomena that accompany it?Fear acts in two ways. At times it paralyzes and makes motionless; at other times it excites and gives extraordinary strength.Fear is, finally, a protection against death. But salutary as it is, and inspired by nature, the feeling is one ... Read more

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  • Poisons of the Intelligence : Hasheesh, Opium and other Narcotics

    by Charles Richet, Virgil G. Eaton ...
    "If one has not been told what to expect, the first effects of hasheesh pass by unnoticed; these consist of a certain motor and sensor excitability of the spinal cord. There is a twitching in the nape of the neck, the back and the legs, and a shivering that extends over the whole body. It is as though there were puffs of hot and cold air rising to the head; but withal there is a vague sense of ... Read more

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  • Sex in Education; or A Fair Chance for Girls

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  • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

    by Charles Darwin ...
    Published in 1872, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals was a book at the very heart of Darwin's research interests - a central pillar of his 'human' series. This book engaged some of the hardest questions in the evolution debate, and it showed the ever-cautious Darwin at his boldest. If Darwin had one goal with Expression, it was to demonstrate the power of his theories for ... Read more

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  • A GRIEF OBSERVED: A Book that Questions the Nature of Grief (Based on a Personal Journal) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Autobiographical Work in Which the Author Explores the Fundamental Questions of Faith and Theodicy

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  • Bechamp or Pasteur?

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    This volume contains new editions of two books. R. Pearson's 'Pasteur, Plagiarist, Imposter', originally published in 1942, serves as the introduction. It details some of the reasons for the rancorous relationship between Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp. Pearson points out many of the problems in Pasteur's work, and provides details, statistics and evidence to support his case. Some of the ... Read more

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