Ethics of Science

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.