The Ethical Chemist: Professionalism and Ethics in Science

ISBN-13: 9780190668648 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 232 str.

Jeffrey Kovac

Opis

This book is an introduction to professional ethics in chemistry based on the view that the specific codes of conduct derive from a moral ideal. Ethical questions unique to chemistry are discussed. A large collection of specific ethical problems are included.

Recenzje

... a valuable resource for any chemist or chemistry student with an interest in recognizing and navigating the ethical terrain of their field. Moreover, it invites its readers to be reflective about the everyday decisions in their work, both from the point of view of chemical practice and in the context of the wellbeing of the human community.

O autorze

Jeffrey Kovac was educated at Reed College (B.A, 1970) and Yale University (M.Phil, 1972 and Ph.D., 1974). After two years as a research associate at MIT he joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee where he is currently Professor of Chemistry and Director of College Scholars. Kovac is the author of over 100 publications including six previous books.