Physical Scientists, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and Pugwash

Educational Resource
Authors:Ellison, KarinWellner, Karen
Abstract:

Formed after WWII, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Pugwash, and affiliated student groups provide a voice for scientists who are concerned with the social responsibility of their own work, the work of other scientists, and governmental use of science. A part of the Research, Ethics, and Society project, this case can be used to address the social responsibilities of researchers, particularly those concerning public education and political advocacy.

Keywords:
Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Communicating Science and Engineering, Controversies, Energy, Ethics and Society, Governance, Risk, Social and Political Conflict, Social Justice, Social Responsibility
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2013
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/research-ethics-and-society-case-summaries/physical-scientists-union-concerned-scientists-and
    • Sponsoring Agency:
    NSF
    Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/bsk8-0w39