Updated from 1989 and 1995 editions, the Guide is aimed especially at student and new scientists, summarizing the professional standards of science and explaining why adherence to them is essential for continued scientific progress. Among the topics are the treatment of data, responding to suspected violations of professional standards, human participants and animals subjects in research, laboratory safety, authorship and the allocation of credit, and competing interests. There is no index. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Updated from 1989 and 1995 editions, the Guide is aimed especially at student and new scientists, summarizing the professional standards of science and explaining why adherence to them is essential for continued scientific progress. Among the topics are the treatment of data, responding to suspected violations of professional standards, human participants and animals subjects in research, laboratory safety, authorship and the allocation of credit, and competing interests. There is no index. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)