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Private Interests Count Too

Authors: Frankel, Mark S.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science & Engineering Ethics
Abstract: Discusses the general unpreparedness of scientists for the challenges posed by private interests seeking to advance their economic, political, or ideological agendas, at the cost of scientific integrity and intellectual freedom. Th...
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-009-9137-2

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-04-21 11:50

A Tale of Two Studies : Ethics, Bioterrorism, and the Censorship of Science

Authors: Selgelid, Michael J.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Hastings Center Report
Abstract: The article focuses on the censorship of science, in which bioterrorism and new scientific developments should be published or suppressed. Scientists believe that freedom of inquiry and free sharing of information are essential to t...
Year: 2007
URL: 10.1353/hcr.2007.0046

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-11-18 16:52

Another Unabomber

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A chemistry student is dismissed after being found with books that describe some potentially threatening chemical recipies...
Year: 2000
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/unabomber.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-19 14:52

Grand Canyon : A Different View

Authors: Brinkman, Anthony ; Anestidou, Lida ; Weigel, Christine ; Robert Ladenson ; Leever, Martin ; Althaus, Ruth Ann
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: When Wilfrid Elders, an Emeritus Professor of Geology visited the bookstore of the Grand Canyon National Park, he saw the book "Grand Canyon: A Different View" on sale. After reading the book and discoverign that it presents a creat...
Year: 2005
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/Grand%20Canyon%20A%20Different%20View.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-07 15:44

Module 1.3.b: Transnational Conduct

Publication Type: Teaching Module
Abstract: Effective participation in cross-border scientific cooperation requires sensitivity to the implications of differences in national ethics and standards. This teaching module, developed to be used in conjunction was case studies deve...
Year: 2009
URL: http://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=edethicsinscience

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-31 13:54

Suppressing Research Data: Methods, Context, Accountability, and Responses

Authors: Martin, Brian
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Accountability in Research: Policies & Quality Assurance
Abstract: Discusses the suppression of research data. Methods of suppression; Context of suppression; Ways to challenge suppression of research data....
Year: 1999
DOI: 10.1080/08989629908573935

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-25 18:03

Accountability and Academic Freedom: The Battle Concerning Research on Cold Fusion at Texas A&M

Authors: Bockris, J. O'M
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Accountability in Research: Policies & Quality Assurance
Abstract: Reports on the issues of accountability and academic freedom concerning research on cold fusion at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Groups who received funds to explore cold fusion; Reactions at Texas A&M to the disco...
Year: 2000
DOI: 10.1080/08989620008573968

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-25 17:39

Taking sides : Clashing views on controversial issues in science, technology, and society

Authors: Easton, Thomas A.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This easy-to-read book is often used as a text in ethics courses and covers issues of emerging technologies and science. The book is set up in a debate style, where reading consist of the arguments of leading commentators and reflec...
Year: 2009

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-08-01 16:50