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The Ethics of Science: An Introduction

by David B. Resnik
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Overview

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.

Synopsis

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.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 1998
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
232
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780415166973

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