Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences

Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences presents geoethicical issues through the use of case studies contributed by a global list of authors; providing readers with an important balance while maintaining an authoritative and concise voice. Edited by two experts in the area, Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences addresses the full range of topics surrounding the concept of ethics in geoscience, making it the only reference for any Earth scientist with a growing concern for sustainable development and social responsibility. This book will provide the reader with all the 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 list of contributors, providing a crucial balance of voices from an ethical perspectiveIncludes specific cases case studies, showing you where experts have gone wrong as well as a learning curve for the futureProvides a much needed reference for scientists with a growing concern for sustainable development and social responsibility. INDICE: Section 1: INTRODUCTION Section 2: PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS Section 3: THE ETHICS OF PRACTICE Section 4: MAN MADE HAZARDS Section 5: NATURAL HAZARDS Section 6: EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES Section 7: LOW INCOME AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES Section 8: GEOSCIENCE COMMUNITY

• ISBN: 978-0-12-799935-7
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés