Biological Experimentation, Its Function and Limits: Including Answers to Nine Questions Submitted From the Leigh-Browne Trust (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Ward Richardson

9780484041355: Biological Experimentation, Its Function and Limits: Including Answers to Nine Questions Submitted From the Leigh-Browne Trust (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484041355 ISBN 13: 9780484041355

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore how science and ethics meet in the study of life.

This concise, historically informed work argues for humane, practical approaches to biological research and animal protection, while outlining a bold vision for preventive medicine education and public health.

This book surveys how natural science can grow with philosophy, caution, and clear aims. It covers painless, purposeful experimentation, the responsibilities of researchers, and the role of law in protecting animals and people. It also lays out a practical blueprint for a School or University of Preventive Medicine, focused on teaching biology, physiology, psychology, sanitation, chemistry, and health policy.

Arguments for responsible research practices that minimize pain and maximize societal benefit.
Thoughtful discussion of how external conditions influence experiments and living systems.
A concrete plan for an institution that educates future health scientists in prevention and public welfare.
Structured outlines of six teaching sections, emphasizing integration of science with health improvement.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of medical ethics, preventive medicine, and how organized education can shape healthier communities.

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