Description
Product ID: | 9780415166980 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Philosophical Issues in Science |
Title: | The Ethics of Science |
Subtitle: | An Introduction |
Authors: | Author: David B. Resnik |
Page Count: | 232 |
Subjects: | Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy |
Description: | An essential introduction to the study of ethics in science and scientific research for students and professionals alike. 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. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 1998-03-26 |