International Ethics in Chemistry

Developing international ethical standards and values In our global scientific enterprise, we must reconcile cultural differences to share scientific information. This work explores ethical issues across chemistry, focusing on chemical organizations and researchers and how they establish policies and educational strategies for professional ethics. Chapters focus on intellectual property, codes of conduct, relationships with employers and government, and safety in the laboratory and workplace. By viewing both the past and future, readers will find shared ethical best practices to address international challenges with enormous effects on human and planetary health.