P.S.—The proof sheets of Professor Richet's book have passed through my hands during their issue from the press. Beyond a few verbal amendments, and a footnote here and there which I have added and initialled, no alterations have been made in the original.
I am also responsible for the insertion of Appendix C, regarding the aims and objects of the Research Defence Society. These additions and minor alterations have all met with Professor Richet's approval.
I may mention that the book has not yet been published in French, and is presented to the public for the first time in English dress. The English lady who collaborated with Professor Richet in its production has worked with and studied under him for some years, and it was largely owing to her persuasion that he consented to express his views publicly. She desires for the present to remain anonymous.
W. D. H.
October 1908.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Preface by Professor Halliburton [v]
Introduction [1]
CHAPTER I
The Necessary Limits of Vivisection [7]
CHAPTER II
Pain and Death [18]
CHAPTER III
Concerning Anæsthesia in Vivisection [31]
CHAPTER IV
Concerning Experimentation other than Vivisection [40]
CHAPTER V
Services rendered to Science and Humanity by Experimental Physiology [59]
CHAPTER VI
Morality and Vivisection [72]
CHAPTER VII
Are Laws regulating Vivisection Necessary? [91]
CHAPTER VIII
Vivisection and the Future of Science [97]
Post Scriptum [114]
Appendix A.—Diphtheria Statistics [121]
Appendix B.—Bibliography [124]
Appendix C.—The Research Defence Society [130]