Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences

Edited by two experts in the area, Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences addresses a range of topics surrounding the concept of ethics in geoscience, making it an important reference for any Earth scientist with a growing concern for sustainable development and social responsibility.

This book will provide the reader with some obvious and some hidden 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 group of contributors with backgrounds ranging from philosopher to geo-practitioner, providing a balance of voicesIncludes case studies, showing where experts have gone wrong and where key organizations have ignored facts, wanting assessments favorable to their agendasProvides a much needed basis for discussion to guide scientists to consider their responsibilities and to improve communication with the public

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