Science, policy, and the value-free ideal / Heather E. Douglas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Douglas, Heather E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scientists--Professional ethics.

Scientists.

Science--Moral and ethical aspects.

Science.

Science--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania : University of Pittsburgh Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Douglas proposes a new ideal in which values serve an essential function throughout scientific inquiry, but where the role values play is constrained at key points, protecting the integrity and objectivity of science. She outlines a system for the application of values to guide scientists through instances of moral uncertainty.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Abbrevi ations

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction Science Wars and Policy Wars

Chapter 2 The Rise of the Science Advisor

Chapter 3 Origins of the Value-Free ideal for science

Chapter 4 The Moral Responsibilities of Scientists

Chapter 5 The Structure of Values in Science

Chapter 6 Objectivity in Science

Chapter 7 The Integrity of Science in the Policy Process

Chapter 8 Values and Practices

Epilogue

Notes

References

index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780822973577

082297357X

OCLC:

880457185