Frederick Grinnell

Everyday Practice of Science

Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic

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Produktbeschreibung

Presents an overview of the scientific process for those curious about science practice in today's society, and especially for those considering making a career of science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9780199794652
• ISBN-10: 0199794650
• Artikelnr.: 33252398

Autorenporträt

Frederick Grinnell is Professor of Cell Biology and founder of the Program in Ethics in Science and Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. He is the author of The Scientific Attitude.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
I. SCIENCE
1. Practicing Science: An Overview
2. Discovery: Learning New Things about the World
3. Credibility: Validating Discovery Claims
II. SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
4. Integrity: From Science Policy to Responsible Conduct of Research
5. Informed Consent and Risk: The Intersection of Human Research and Genetics
6. Faith: More Than One Way to Practice the World
Afterword
References
Index