Major virtue of the book is that the author supplies numerous real examples of a wide range of questionable research conduct to illustrate her general points. . . . provides probably the best overarching treatment of research ethics to date . . . a valuable treatise.

American Scientist

I found this book to be a thought-provoking treatment of a wide range of ethical issues that should be of considerable interest to anyone involved in or concerned about scientific or engineering research.

Stephen H. Unger

In this erudite and timely book, Professor Shrader-Frechette brings together themes from public policy, ethics, and political life in ways that inform all three.

Mark Sagoff, Institute of Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland

Professor Shrader-Frechette provides us with fresh insight in her timely critique of the importance of incorporating ethical considerations into the choice, conduct, and use of scientific research. This is a 'must-read' treatise for scientists, scholars, policy analysts, and government decision makers.

Nicholas A. Ashford

It is refreshing that the traditional paths are not taken by Kristin Shrader-Frechette in The Ethics of Scientific Research. Readers familiar with the author's other work will not be surprised to find her new book contentious, original, meticulously researched, and rigorously argued. . . . For many years, Shrader-Frechette has been producing much of the most solid and most carefully argued work in environmental philosophy, and it would have been remarkable had this had not been reflected in this excellent book. . . . Like her other works on environmental ethics, on nuclear energy policy, and on risk-benefit analysis, this book sets a new standard of excellence.

Clark Wolf, restaurant consultant, TV/radio personality, columnist, and avid blogger, Ethics and The Environment

Shrader-Frechette addresses the ethics of science rather than ethics in science. . . . This book is important because it addresses issues too often ignored in discussion of ethics and science; it is a valuable resource.

Choice Reviews