1st Edition

The Ethics of Science An Introduction

By David B. Resnik Copyright 1998
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
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

Biography

David B. Resnik

'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