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Ethics in Science and Engineering
James G. Speight
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Description for Ethics in Science and Engineering
Hardcover. For engineering and scientific endeavors to progress there must be generally accepted ethical guidelines in place to which engineers and scientists must adhere. This book explores the various scientific and engineering disciplines, examining the potential for unethical behavior by professionals. Series: Wiley-Scrivener. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFMG; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 572.
The only treatment of ethics from a scientific and engineering perspective
The pursuit of science and engineering requires freedom of thought and, in the academic sense, unrestricted communication. It is through the professionalism of the members of these disciplines that world knowledge and technology advances. Yet there are continuous reports of unethical behavior in the forms of data manipulation, cheating, and plagiarism at the highest levels. The motivations for this behavior are varied, such as the need to advance one's career or to obtain research funding.
This book gives an account of scientific and engineering disciplines and examines the potential ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780470626023
SKU
V9780470626023
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99-50
About James G. Speight
James G. Speight PhD, DSc is a senior fuel and environmental consultant and Visiting Professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. He is recognized internationally as an expert in the characterization, properties, and processing of conventional fuels, synthetic fuels, and biofuels. He has more than 40 years of experience in the process industries, is the author of numerous books ... Read more
Reviews for Ethics in Science and Engineering
“Overall, Speight and Foote present a wide-ranging discussion of ethics from a theoretical and applied perspective making Ethics in Science and Engineering a valuable reference book.” (Journal of Chemical Education, 30 November 2012)