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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, and standards of ethical conduct in science.
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.front cover
- Author(s):
- Resnik, David B.
- Condition:
- Used: very good
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 0415166985
- Number of pages:
- 221
- Publisher:
- Routledge
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