Includes bibliographical references and index.

Irresponsible conduct in research: what is it, why does it happen, and how do we identify it when it happens? -- What happens to those who violate responsible conduct? -- What is peer review's role in responsible conduct in research? -- What effect on the public does scientific misconduct have? -- What constitutes responsible conduct from the point of view of human/animal subjects in research? -- Can intervention or interference by the federal government result in research misconduct -- Can we prevent misconduct in research? -- Case studies.

"Providing the tools necessary for a robust debate, this book explains various forms of scientific misconduct and describes real ethical controversies that have occurred in science. The first part of the book includes a description of a variety of ethical violations, why they occur, how they are handled, and what can be done to prevent them along with a discussion of the peer-review process. The second part of the book presents real-life case studies that review the known facts and allows readers to decide for themselves whether an ethical violation has occurred and what should be done"-- Provided by publisher.