Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits

An Inquiry Into Research and Methods
2007. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-349-28067-4
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 198 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 272 g

Reihe: New Security Challenges

Biotechnology, Security and the Search for Limits examines the post 9/11 security implications for life science research as well as the methodological issues associated with conducting social research. In doing so the book considers the place of biological and social research in creating and responding to societal problems.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rappert, B.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: What Should be Done?   PART I: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SOCIAL INQUIRY Chapter 1: The Dilemmas of Dual Use Research Chapter 2: Discussing Science Chapter 3: Inquiry, Engagement, and Education   PART II: THE CONVERSATIONS - THEMES AND ACTIONS Chapter 4: Learning to Respond Chapter 5: Openness and Constraint Chapter 6: Neutrality and Bias Chapter 7: Expertise and Equality   PART III: THE LIMITS OF METHOD Chapter 8: Closing Remarks

Über Autor(innen)

BRIAN RAPPERT is an Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Public Affairs in the Department of Sociology& Philosophy at the University of Exeter, UK. His long term interest has been the examination of how choices can and are made about the regulation of technologies in conditions of uncertainty and disagreement. He is the author of (2006); (ed., 2007), and (with Caitriona McLeish eds., 2007).