Keywords:
Science -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Research -- Finance.
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Research -- Political aspects.
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Science and state.
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Conflict of interests.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
Modern science is big business. Governments, universities, and corporations have invested billions of dollars in scientific and technological research in the hope of obtaining power and profit. For the most part, this investment has benefited science and society, leading to new discoveries,inventions, disciplines, specialties, jobs, and career opportunities. However, there is a dark side to the influx of money into science. Unbridled pursuit of financial gain in science can undermine scientific norms, such as objectivity, honesty, openness, respect for research participants, andsocial responsibility.In The Price of Truth, David B. Resnik examines some of the important and difficult questions resulting from the financial and economic aspects of modern science. How does money affect scientific research? Have scientists become entrepreneurs bent on making money instead of investigators searchingfor the truth? How does the commercialization of research affect the public's perception of science? Can scientists prevent money from corrupting the research enterprise? What types of rules, polices, and guidelines should scientists adopt to prevent financial interests from adversely affectingresearch and the public's opinion of science?.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (239 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780198042303
Series Statement:
Practical and Professional Ethics Series
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=3053229
DDC:
174/.95
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- 1. Science and Mammon -- 2. The Norms of Science -- 3. Scientific Objectivity -- 4. Money and the Norms of Science -- 5. Conflicts of Interest: When Is Disclosure Not Enough? -- 6. Intellectual Property: Balancing Public and Private Interests -- 7. Publication: Openness and Accountability -- 8. Government Funding of R& -- D: Science as a Public Good -- 9. Conclusion: Valuing Truth and Integrity in Research -- Notes -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
