Innovation in Scientific Research and Emerging Technologies: A Challenge to Ethics and Law

by Laura Palazzani

Overview

This book discusses the ethical and legal challenges related to innovations, with reference to both scientific research and emerging technologies. It analyzes scientific research with specific reference to experimentation, with a focus on vulnerable people (minors, women, people in developing countries), compassionate care, biobanks and ethical committees. In the context of emerging technologies, it examines the ethical and legal aspects of neuroscience, genomics, ICT, big data, biometrics, converging technologies, enhancement and robotics. The book provides conceptual tools and categories to help readers understand and acquire a critical awareness of the current debates in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030167332
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	08/31/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	361 KB

About the Author

​Laura Palazzani is Full Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Faculty of Law of LUMSA University of Rome.

Table of Contents

Scientific Research and Experimenting on Human Beings.- Biobanks and Ethics Committees.- Emerging Technologies and Health.- Converging Technologies and Enhancement.- Innovation in Techno-Science and Governance.