Geoethics
：Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences
Publication subTitle ：Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences
Author： Wyss Max;Peppoloni Silvia
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2014
E-ISBN: 9780128000762
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780127999357
Subject： P5 Geology;X4 Disasters and Prevention
Keyword： 地质学,天文学、地球科学
Language： ENG
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Description
Edited by two experts in the area, Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences addresses a range of topics surrounding the concept of ethics in geoscience, making it an important reference for any Earth scientist with a growing concern for sustainable development and social responsibility.
This book will provide the reader with some obvious and some hidden information you need for understanding where experts have not served the public, what more could have been done to reach and serve the public and the ethical issues surrounding the Earth Sciences, from a global perspective.
- Written by a global group of contributors with backgrounds ranging from philosopher to geo-practitioner, providing a balance of voices
- Includes case studies, showing where experts have gone wrong and where key organizations have ignored facts, wanting assessments favorable to their agendas
- Provides a much needed basis for discussion to guide scientists to consider their responsibilities and to improve communication with the public