Doing Global Science

Doing Global Science: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in the Global Research Enterprise

InterAcademy Partnership

An essential introduction to the responsible conduct of science in today's interconnected world

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Published:: Mar 1, 2016
Copyright:: 2016
Pages:: 192
Size:: 5 x 8 in.
Illus:: 11 line illus.

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Price:: $19.95/拢16.99
ISBN:
Published:: Mar 1, 2016
Copyright:: 2016
Pages:: 192
Size:: 5 x 8 in.
Illus:: 11 line illus.

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This concise introductory guide explains the values that should inform the responsible conduct of scientific research in today’s global setting. Featuring accessible discussions and ample real-world scenarios, Doing Global Science covers proper conduct, fraud and bias, the researcher’s responsibilities to society, communication with the public, and much more. The book places special emphasis on the international and highly networked environment in which modern research is done, presenting science as an enterprise that is being transformed by globalization, interdisciplinary research projects, team science, and information technologies.

Accessibly written by an InterAcademy Partnership committee comprised of leading scientists from around the world, Doing Global Science is required reading for students, practitioners, and anyone concerned about the responsible conduct of science today.

Provides practical guidance and instructions for doing scientific research in today’s global setting
Covers everything from responsible conduct to communication with the public
Features numerous real-world scenarios drawn from an array of disciplines and national contexts
Focuses on issues commonly encountered in international collaborations
Written by a panel of leading experts from around the world
An essential guide for practicing scientists and anyone concerned about fostering research integrity

InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is an umbrella organization formed by the merging of three established interacademy networks. The leadership of the new umbrella organization also includes representatives of four regional networks鈥攊n Africa, the Asia/Pacific region, Europe, and the Americas. IAP has 130 member academies, which together reach governments that represent 95 percent of the world's population.

"The book highlights international efforts to set legal and ethical rules for the protection of human subjects. . . . [W]ill help younger generations keep their enthusiasm and values intact as they progress in their careers."鈥擡lisabeth Pain, Science

"Clear, sober [and] well-referenced."鈥擪aren Shook, Times Higher Education

"Doing Global Science is a comprehensive code of conduct for scientific research, and a guide to responsible interactions by researchers with funding agencies, journals, policymakers, the public, and each other. In an interconnected world that is increasingly knowledge based and data driven, the plethora of resources and references in this book is invaluable to scientists and science communicators at all levels."鈥擬aria Spiropulu, California Institute of Technology

"Welcome and timely. Even for an old-style theoretician like myself with a romantic view of science as a totally free adventure, these guidelines are a ringing bell about numerous very real issues that we cannot ignore."鈥擟arlo Rovelli, Aix-Marseille University

"This unique book offers an international perspective on the difficulties and challenges of doing research."鈥擬erav Opher, Boston University

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this concise and accessible book. Doing Global Science covers a broad range of topics and is full of relevant and extremely useful information."鈥擱alph R. Ristenbatt III, Pennsylvania State University

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