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Title
Scientific research (Greenhaven Press) Scientific research / Sylvia Engdahl, book editor.
Format
Book
Published
Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2015]
Description
253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Other contributors
Engdahl, Sylvia, editor.
Uniform series
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
  • 1. Should the government fund scientific research?
  • Government-funded scientific research is an investment in the future / Annalee Newitz
  • Government funding of scientific research is essential to the public good / Oliver Tonkin
  • Government funding lowers the quality of scientific research / Patrick J. Michaels
  • Cuts in government funding for science research endanger the national economy / David Eisenberg
  • Government funding of medical research injects politics into scientific questions / Michael D. Tanner
  • Government research funding is essential for maintaining world leadership in science / Alexander Nakhnikian
  • 2. Is there too much regulation for scientific research?
  • Excessing federal regulation diverts scientists' time from research / Tobin L. Smith, Josh Trapani, Anthony DeCrappeo, and David Kennedy
  • Regulation of government-funded scientific research is justified / Clark Wolf
  • Regulations that impede research productivity should be reduced / National Research Council
  • Stronger regulation of nanotechnology research is needed for safety / Adam Soliman
  • Regulatory impediments hinder innovative research in medicine / Richard A. Epstein
  • Scientists agree that geoengineering research should be regulated / David Kramer
  • Tight regulation of stem cell research prevents investment required for progress / Jon Entine
  • There is inadequate regulation of scientific research useful to terrorists / Jim Sensenbrenner
  • 3. Should animals be used in scientific research?
  • The grim food of animal research / Wesley j. Smith
  • Results from research on animals are not valid when applied to humans / American Anti-Vivisection Society
  • Scientific research on animals is vital to advance in medicine / Ross R. Keller
  • Not all scientific research on animals is ethically justified / Lori Gruen
  • Opposition to animal studies threatens research in psychology / Allyson J. Bennett
  • Replacements must be found for animals in scientific research / Hope Ferdowsian
  • Alternatives to animal experimentation have limitations / Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
  • Technological alternatives can end the experimental use of animals / George Dvorsky
  • 4. Are fraud and misconduct by scientists common?
  • Scientific research fraud is on the rise / Associated Press
  • Scientific misconduct occurs but is rare / Richard B. Primack
  • Reporting of scientific misconduct should go beyond high-profile scandals / Declan Fahy
  • Scientific misconduct is less common than implied by the media / Heinrich Rohrer
  • Scientific misconduct : more copes, more robbers? / Colin Macilwain
  • Fraud and misconduct are threatening scientific research / Alok Jha
  • Sometimes scientists are accused of misconduct for political reasons / Christian Smith.
Summary
"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject headings
Research. Research--Social aspects. Research--Moral and ethical aspects.
ISBN
9780737772883 (hardback) 0737772883 (hardback) 9780737772890 (paperback) 0737772891

Holdings

Library
Kokomo Library
Call Number
Q180.A1 S357 2015
Location
Stacks
Floor
2nd Floor
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