Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science And the Battle for Public Trust - Couverture rigide

Carlson, Elof Axel

 
9780879698058: Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science And the Battle for Public Trust
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0879698055 ISBN 13 : 9780879698058
Editeur : Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

The intent and uses of science are a continuing preoccupation, especially in public debates on issues such as new pharmaceuticals, cloning, stem cells, genetically modified foods, and assisted reproduction. "Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt", written by the eminent geneticist and historian Elof Carlson, explores the moral foundations of science and their role in these hot-button issues. Carlson chooses a variety of case histories and describes their scientific background and the part played by scientists in the application of their work, including their motivations and reactions to bad outcomes, both real and alleged. He examines why ethical lapses have occurred in these areas, why bad things happen when, for the most part, those who worked on the science had only good intentions in mind, and how such lapses can be prevented from occurring in the future. This exploration of ethics and science is important reading for those interested in issues of science and society, including journalists, theologians, legislators, lawyers, and scientists themselves. This is the only book available that comprehensively examines bad outcomes in science. It will interest people who want to learn the scientific background on controversial issues.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The intent and uses of science are a continuing preoccupation, especially in public debates on issues such as new pharmaceuticals, cloning, stem cells, genetically modified foods, and assisted reproduction. "Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt", written by the eminent geneticist and historian Elof Carlson, explores the moral foundations of science and their role in these hot-button issues. Carlson chooses a variety of case histories and describes their scientific background and the part played by scientists in the application of their work, including their motivations and reactions to bad outcomes, both real and alleged. He examines why ethical lapses have occurred in these areas, why bad things happen when, for the most part, those who worked on the science had only good intentions in mind, and how such lapses can be prevented from occurring in the future. This exploration of ethics and science is important reading for those interested in issues of science and society, including journalists, theologians, legislators, lawyers, and scientists themselves. This is the only book available that comprehensively examines bad outcomes in science. It will interest people who want to learn the scientific background on controversial issues.

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Éditeur
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0879698055
ISBN 13 
9780879698058
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
227
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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