Research Ethics: A Philosophical Guide to the Responsible Conduct of Research

by Gary Comstock

Book Overview

Education in the responsible conduct of research typically takes the form of online instructions about rules, regulations, and policies. Research Ethics takes a novel approach and emphasizes the art of philosophical decision-making. Part A introduces egoism and explains that it is in the individual's own interest to avoid misconduct, fabrication of data, plagiarism and bias. Part B explains contractualism and covers issues of authorship, peer review...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521187087
• ISBN13: 9780521187084
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"