David B Resnik

The Ethics of Science

An Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An introduction to the study of ethics in science and scientific research, this book covers: science and ethics; ethical theory and applications; science as a profession; standards of ethical conduct in science. Objectivity in research is considered as well as ethical issues in the laboratory. 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; and tobacco research.

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An essential introduction to the study of ethics in science and scientific research for students and professionals alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 162mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9780415166973
• ISBN-10: 0415166977
• Artikelnr.: 21508125

Autorenporträt

David B. Resnik

Inhaltsangabe

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