Scientific facts can be so complicated that only specialists in a
field fully appreciate the details, but the nature of everyday
practice that gives rise to these facts should be understandable by
everyone interested in science. This book describes how scientists
bring their own interests and passions to their work, illustrates
the dynamics between researchers and the research community, and
emphasizes a contextual understanding of science in place of the
linear model found in textbooks with its singular focus on
"scientific method." Everyday Practice of Science also introduces
readers to issues about science and society. Practice requires
value judgments: What should be done? Who should do it? Who should
pay for it? How much? Balancing scientific opportunities with
societal needs depends on appreciating both the promises and the
ambiguities of science. Understanding practice informs discussions
about how to manage research integrity, conflict of interest, and
the challenge of modern genetics to human research ethics. Society
cannot have the benefits of research without the risks. The last
chapter contrasts the practices of science and religion as
reflective of two different types of faith and describes a holistic
framework within which they dynamically interact.
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