The Ethics of Science

During the past decade scientists, public policy analysts, politicians, and laypeople, have become increasingly aware of the importance of ethical conduct in scientific research. In this timely book, David B. Resnik introduces the reader to the ethical dilemmas and questions that arise in scientific research.
Some of the issues addressed in the book include ethical decision-making, the goals and methods of science, and misconduct in science. "The Ethics of Science" also discusses significant case studies such as human and animal cloning, the Challenger accident and Tobacco research. This is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the importance of ethics in science.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

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