Ethics in Science

The book approaches the subject of ethics in science from a pedagogical and pragmaticviewpoint and addresses the need to effectively deal with these issues in science classroomsat the K-12 and undergraduate levels, drawing on real-world cases to do so. The book alsoexplores ethical issues in connection with recent biotechnological advances and urges thereader to move beyond a disciplinary understanding and adopt an interdisciplinary viewof the entire issue.
Intended to initiate a process of reflecting on and investigating these ethical issues relatedto biotechnologies, and to enable the reader to take a personal stance on these issues ratherthan being led by outside agencies, the book offers a source of in-depth study material forresearchers working in this area, as well as a training manual for teachers at both in-service& pre-service level, teacher educators, curriculum designers and professionals working inthe field. Combining theory and practice, and including teachers’ reflections on their ownpedagogic practice, it offers a valuable resource to help teaching professionals conductexperiments and achieve pedagogic innovations in their own work.
“‘Ethics in Science- Pedagogic Issues & Concerns’ is an excellent textbook for high school andcollege students that provides an overview of the ethical issues in science and technology andincludes useful cases studies and questions for discussion. I recommend it highly.”—David B. Resnik, JD, PhD, Bioethicist and IRB Chair, National Institute forEnvironmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, USA
“Given the recent proliferation of biological and biomedical knowledge, the need for educationin the relationship between science and ethics has become ever increasingly essential. The bookby Dr. Saxena provides a valuable introduction on how to inaugurate such an education. Thisbook is an excellent template for those attempting to teach science and ethics.”—Bernard.E.Rollin, University Distinguished Professor,Colorado State University, Colorado, USA
“This book by Dr Astha Saxena, a well-qualified educationist, fulfils a need for such a bookfor students of Science and Technology stream. The coverage is comprehensive and the writingis lucid. I endorse this book as it will bring a criticality of thinking among Indian students.”—Kambadur Muralidhar PhD, FASc, FNASc, FNA,University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
“Science without ethics can lead to false scientific claims as well as unbridled technologicalgrowth. The present book conceptualizes this integration of ethics and science beautifully withacademic rigour.”—Alka Behari, Professor, Department of Education,University of Delhi, New Delhi, India