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OverviewBiotechnology, 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: B. RappertPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.397kg ISBN: 9780230002487ISBN 10: 023000248 Pages: 198 Publication Date: 19 September 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction: 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 RemarksReviewsAuthor InformationBRIAN 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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