STS.011 American Science: Ethical Conflicts and Political Choices, Fall 2004

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Gusterson, Hugh
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American Science: Ethical Conflicts and Political Choices
Date Issued
December 2004
Abstract
Explores the changing roles, ethical conflicts, and public perceptions of science and scientists in American society from World War II to the present. Studies specific historical episodes focusing on debates between scientists and the contextual factors influencing their opinions and decisions. Topics include the atomic bomb project, environmental controversies, the Challenger disaster, biomedical research, genetic engineering, (mis)use of human subjects, scientific misconduct and whistleblowing.
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risk
science
society
ethics
politics
technology
history
america
controversy
atomic
whistleblowing
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Program in Science, Technology and Society
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