FROM CRETIN TO GENIUS - By Dr. Serge Voronoff - AUTHOR INSCRIBED - HALF LEATHER - CONTROVERSIAL !!

FROM CRETIN TO GENIUS by Dr. Serge Voronoff is a controversial book that presents the ideas and theories of the author, a Russian-born French doctor who was well-known for his research in the field of endocrinology and rejuvenation treatments. In this book, Voronoff discusses his pioneering work on the potential for scientific intervention to improve human mental and physical abilities.

One of his most infamous contributions was his experiment with transplanting glandular tissue from animals, particularly monkeys, into humans in the hope of improving physical and mental health. In From Cretin to Genius, Voronoff outlines his views on the connection between biology, health, and intelligence. The book suggests that medical interventions could potentially transform individuals from a state of low mental function (referred to here as "cretin") into highly intelligent, capable individuals (or "genius").

While the book gained attention in its time, it has since been largely discredited, as some of Voronoff’s methods were considered unethical and scientifically dubious. Despite this, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century scientific experimentation and the lengths to which some researchers went in the quest for human improvement.