Ethics and the scientist.
Ethical issues are receiving considerable attention in the scientific community just as in other areas of society. Scientists who have in the past been accorded a select position in society are no longer guaranteed that status just by virtue of their occupation. Science, and scientists, may not yet be subject to the same intense scrutiny as some other professions, but the trend is evident. Scientists do have special obligations due to the nature of their profession, yet incidences of indiscretion are documented. Expectations of scientists in specific areas such as consulting, animal rights, and advocacy are discussed, and some thoughts on the scientist as an administrator are presented. A short summary of actions being taken in the field of ethics is included.
Marion
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College of Agriculture, Auburn University, Alabama 36849.
D000288:Administrative Personnel; D000383:Agriculture / Q000592:standards; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D003142:Communication; D003253:Consultants; D004787:Environmental Pollution; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D012586:Science / Q000592:standards*; D015871:Scientific Misconduct