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Ethics in science : ethical misconduct in scientific research / John G. D'Angelo.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Boca Raton : Crc Press, 2019.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 144 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781138035423
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 174.95 DAN
Contents:
Research misconduct: what is it, why does it happen and how do we identify when it happens What are the penalties for committing research misconduct? Peer review: what is it and what is its role in scientific misconduct? What constitutes responsible conduct from the point of view of human/animal subjects in research? The ethics of the pharmaceutical industry Science and the public The role of government in science and scientific misconduct Is there research that shouldn't be done because it is too dangerous? (How) can we prevent scientific misconduct? Case studies
Summary: This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Ethics in Science: Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research provides the tools necessary for a comprehensive debate on scientific misconduct. The first part outlines various ethical violations, their causes, how they are addressed, and strategies for preventing them, including a discussion of the peer-review process. The second part presents real-life case studies, where readers are given the known facts and encouraged to determine for themselves whether an ethical violation took place and, if so, what actions should be taken.
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Reference Reference Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS நான்காம் தளம் / Fourth floor 174.95 DAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 244272

Includes index.

Research misconduct: what is it, why does it happen and how do we identify when it happens
What are the penalties for committing research misconduct?
Peer review: what is it and what is its role in scientific misconduct?
What constitutes responsible conduct from the point of view of human/animal subjects in research?
The ethics of the pharmaceutical industry
Science and the public
The role of government in science and scientific misconduct
Is there research that shouldn't be done because it is too dangerous?
(How) can we prevent scientific misconduct?
Case studies


This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Ethics in Science: Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research provides the tools necessary for a comprehensive debate on scientific misconduct. The first part outlines various ethical violations, their causes, how they are addressed, and strategies for preventing them, including a discussion of the peer-review process. The second part presents real-life case studies, where readers are given the known facts and encouraged to determine for themselves whether an ethical violation took place and, if so, what actions should be taken.

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