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 |
