A guide to the everyday decisions about right and wrong faced by physical scientists and research engineers. This book offers the first comprehensive guide to e

Introduces students to ethical theory and philosophy. This work provides practical guidance on what ethical theory means for research practice; and, offers case

Recent scandals and controversies, such as data fabrication in federally funded science, data manipulation and distortion in private industry, and human embryon

Scientific research ethics vary by discipline and by country, and this analysis sought to understand those variations. The authors reviewed literature and condu

An essential introduction to the study of ethics in science and scientific research for students and professionals alike.