Innovation in Scientific Research and Emerging Technologies: A Challenge to Ethics and Law 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Palazzani, Laura (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030167356 ISBN-13: 9783030167356 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2020 |
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BISAC Categories: - Law | Reference - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Science | Ethics |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.49 lbs) 144 pages |
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Publisher Description: This book discusses the ethical and legal challenges related to innovations, with reference to both scientific research and emerging technologies. It analyzes scientific research with specific reference to experimentation, with a focus on vulnerable people (minors, women, people in developing countries), compassionate care, biobanks and ethical committees. In the context of emerging technologies, it examines the ethical and legal aspects of neuroscience, genomics, ICT, big data, biometrics, converging technologies, enhancement and robotics. The book provides conceptual tools and categories to help readers understand and acquire a critical awareness of the current debates in the field. |