The Ethics of Science - An Introduction (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Philosophical Issues in Science
Release date:	March 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	David B Resnik
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-16698-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	0-415-16698-5
Barcode:	9780415166980

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