Tools
Scientific research
- 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
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- 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