I am greatly impressed with the approach taken by Sassower. There are many efforts in academia to teach scientists ethics, but often they are ineffective -- if not down right pro-tech propogandist. Sassower takes an important first step by acknowledging that many scientists do face ethical dilemmas within their work or work environment, but back away from them due to various social pressures. How do we face these pressures as a society? What are steps for both scientists and citizens in attempting to better govern scientific activity and discovery? The points made here are practical, and meaningful. This highly readable text is perfect for the college-level classroom, as well as for the reflective scientist.

this could have been a great book, but the ideas are buried in a sea of postmodern babble. After reading it 3 times, i found some good ideas, but mostly it just rambles. a disapointment.