Ethics of Science

An Introduction

AvDavid B. Resnik

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

Del i serien Philosophical Issues in Science

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Beskrivning

Ethics of Science is a comprehensive and student-friendly introduction to the study of ethics in science and scientific research. The book covers:* Science and Ethics* Ethical Theory and Applications* Science as a Profession* Standards of Ethical Conduct in Science* Objectivity in Research* Ethical Issues in the Laboratory* The Scientist in Society* Toward a More Ethical Science* Actual case studies include: Baltimore Affair * cold fusion * Milikan's oil drop experiments * human and animal cloning * Cold War experiments * Strategic Defence Initiative * the Challenger accident * Tobacco Research.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-03-26
Mått:156 x 234 x 22 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Philosophical Issues in Science
Antal sidor:232
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415166973

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Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Recensioner i media

'One way of promoting more ethical behaviour in science is to get science students to study ethical issues: David Resnik's book is an excellent text for this purpose.' - Nature'Saving the best till last, the book's appendix contains 50 case studies that shold provoke many stimulating discussions.' - Nature

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgments, Chapter 1 Science and Ethics, Chapter 2 Ethical Theory and Applications, Chapter 3 Science as a Profession, Chapter 4 Standards of Ethical Conduct in Science, Chapter 5 Objectivity in Research, Chapter 6 Ethical Issues in Scientific Publication, Chapter 7 Ethical Issues in the Laboratory, Chapter 8 The Scientist in Society, Postscript: Toward a More Ethical Science, Appendix: Case Studies, Notes, Bibliography, Index