Responsible Conduct of Research

by Adil E. Shamoo, David B. Resnik

Ethics in scientific research has never been more important. Recent controversies over the integrity of data in federally funded science, the manipulation and distortion of privately sponsored research, cloning, stem cell research, and the patenting of DNA and cell lines, illustrate the need
for a more thorough education in ethics for researchers at all levels.

Now in its second edition, Responsible Conduct of Research provides an introduction to many of the social, ethical, and legal issues facing scientists today. The fully updated volume includes three brand new chapters and additional cases for discussion, as well as analysis of the latest issues and
problems in research ethics.

Featuring chapters that treat such topics as ethical decision-making, research misconduct, and intellectual property, this new edition will be an indispensable resource for students and teachers, academics and industry professionals alike.

Genres: Nonfiction

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Carlos · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the annals of research ethics are full of horror stories which serve as cautionary tales for current scientists, this book seemed to be simply a compilation of them. Along the way, of course, several ethical issues were raised but, at least to my perspective, not resolved. Perhaps I expect too much of ethicist and am naïve enough to think that a solution may be found, perhaps it is the scientist in me that longs for such answers; this book did not deliver them.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Provided a lot of interesting case studies that were very thought-provoking. For a textbook, it was a pretty captivating read. It did contain a lot of spelling/grammar errors - this book would benefit from closer editing.

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent book for what it is. I would have preferred some better case studies. Other than that is was well written.