Ethics in Science Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research
“Ethics in Science: Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research” by John D’Angelo, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group in December 2018, is a comprehensive examination of ethical violations in scientific research. This second edition, consisting of 144 pages, offers a detailed overview of various forms of scientific misconduct, exploring their causes, handling, and prevention strategies, alongside a discussion of the peer-review process.
Readers will find a robust framework for understanding ethical issues in science, supported by real-life case studies that encourage critical thinking about ethical violations. The updated edition includes four new chapters addressing contemporary topics such as the ethics of the pharmaceutical industry and the responsibility of science to the environment. This text serves as a valuable resource for discussions on ethics across various scientific disciplines, making it relevant for educators and students alike.
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Providing the tools necessary for a robust debate, this fully revised and updated second edition of Ethics in Science: Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research explains various forms of scientific misconduct. The first part describes a variety of ethical violations, why they occur, how they are handled, and what can be done to prevent them along with a discussion of the peer-review process. The second presents real-life case studies that review the known facts, allowing readers to decide for themselves whether an ethical violation has occurred and if so, what should be done. With 4 new chapters and an updated selection of case studies, this text provides resources for guided discussion of topical controversies and how to prevent scientific misconduct.
Key Features:
- Fully revised and updated text which explains the various forms of scientific misconduct.
- New chapters include hot topics such as Ethics of the Pharmaceutical Industry, The Responsibility of Science to the Environment and Summary of Ethics Guidelines of STEM Professional Societies.
- Provides the necessary tools to lead students in the discussion of topical controversies.
- Includes descriptions of real ethical case studies, a number of which are new for the Second Edition.
- This book is applicable to any science and any level of education.
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