
Everyday Practice of Science
Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic
Frederick Grinnell(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 12. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-19-979465-2 (ISBN)
Description
Scientific facts can be so complicated that only specialists in a field fully appreciate the details, but the nature of everyday practice that gives rise to these facts should be understandable by everyone interested in science. This book describes how scientists bring their own interests and passions to their work, illustrates the dynamics between researchers and the research community, and emphasizes a contextual understanding of science in place of the linear model found in textbooks with its singular focus on "scientific method."
Everyday Practice of Science also introduces readers to issues about science and society. Practice requires value judgments: What should be done? Who should do it? Who should pay for it? How much? Balancing scientific opportunities with societal needs depends on appreciating both the promises and the ambiguities of science. Understanding practice informs discussions about how to manage research integrity, conflict of interest, and the challenge of modern genetics to human research ethics. Society cannot have the benefits of research without the risks. The last chapter contrasts the practices of science and religion as reflective of two different types of faith and describes a holistic framework within which they dynamically interact.
Everyday Practice of Science also introduces readers to issues about science and society. Practice requires value judgments: What should be done? Who should do it? Who should pay for it? How much? Balancing scientific opportunities with societal needs depends on appreciating both the promises and the ambiguities of science. Understanding practice informs discussions about how to manage research integrity, conflict of interest, and the challenge of modern genetics to human research ethics. Society cannot have the benefits of research without the risks. The last chapter contrasts the practices of science and religion as reflective of two different types of faith and describes a holistic framework within which they dynamically interact.
Reviews / Votes
[...] an absolute gem. As a welcome antidote to the wiz-bang, techno-babble world of TV forensic dramas, Frederick Grinnell offers a real-life look at the scientific process. * Laboratory News *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
20 line art
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-979465-2 (9780199794652)
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Everyday Practice of Science
Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic
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Everyday Practice of Science
Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic
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12/2008
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Everyday Practice of Science
Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic
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12/2008
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OUP eBook
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Person
Frederick Grinnell is Professor of Cell Biology and founder of the Program in Ethics in Science and Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. He is the author of The Scientific Attitude.
Author
Professor of Cell BiologyProfessor of Cell Biology, Southwestern Medical School
Content
Preface ; Acknowledgments ; I. SCIENCE ; 1. Practicing Science: An Overview ; 2. Discovery: Learning New Things about the World ; 3. Credibility: Validating Discovery Claims ; II. SCIENCE AND SOCIETY ; 4. Integrity: From Science Policy to Responsible Conduct of Research ; 5. Informed Consent and Risk: The Intersection of Human Research and Genetics ; 6. Faith: More Than One Way to Practice the World ; Afterword ; References ; Index