Vivisection or Science?
By Prof Pietro Croce
(New English Edition)
As the stream of hi-tech drugs continues to multiply and a
huge number of animals (in Britain alone, over two and a
half million each year) are used in medical experiments,
debate continues about reliable methods for biomedical
research and their adequacy in protecting human health from
new products and procedures.
In this book, a leading Italian medical researcher
concludes, after years of himself practising animal
experimentation and vivisection, that the traditional
reliance on these techniques is scientifically misplaced.
Published originally in Italian (where it has been through
many editions), translated into German and Japanese, and
now available in a completely revised and updated edition
in English, Professor Croce's classic work constitutes a
powerful argument to which both the general public and the
medical profession need to pay attention.
He documents with a wealth of fascinating detail precisely
how the scientific anti-vivisection movement has
constructed a rational case, as opposed to a sentimental or
ethical argument.
He highlights the increasing dangers to human health
resulting from the animal experimenters' assumption that
the biological systems of humans and other species are
sufficiently similar for valid biomedical comparison.
Professor Pietro Croce headed the Research Laboratory of
the L. Sacco Hospital in Milan for many years, in addition
to working in various research departments in US and
Spanish hospitals. He is the author of a number of medical
works in Italian and Spanish.
Obtainable from:
Doctors and Lawyers for Responsible Medicine (DLRM)
PO Box 302
London
N8 9HD
dlrm@gn.apc.org
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The Animals are Our
Brothers and Sisters
By Werner Hartinger, M.D.
Respected surgeon and medical doctor Werner Hartinger
investigates the claims and counterclaims concerning
experimentation on animals. Through meticulous analysis he
comes to the conclusion that animal experiments are not
only unnecessary, but that the experiments themselves are
questionable and lead to meaningless results.
Dr. Hartinger writes from many years’ experience within the
medical profession, and with ample scientific data to back
his findings. He also tackles the spiritual aspect of this
question, inspired by the work of the Austrian philosopher
Rudolf Steiner. The author gives a commentary on Christian
teachings regarding animals, examining the biblical
commandments. He also studies the varieties of diseases and
their causes, and the hidden aspects of sickness and
health.
Werner Haringer, M.D, was a specialist in General and
Accident Surgery and a practitioner for the Industrial
Injuries Insurance Institutes, with over 30 years’
experience in hospital and private practice. He held
degrees in Internal Medicine, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and
Anaesthetics, and was the Chairman of the German League of
Doctors Against Animal Experiments as well as a Patron of
Doctors in Britain Against Animal Experiments. He died in
2000.
Obtainable from:
The Society of Metaphysicians
Archers Court
Stonestile Lane
Hastings
TN35 4PG
info@metaphysicians.org.uk
