Elsevier Research on Human Subjects: Ethics, Law & Social Policy

This comprehensive book explores the complex ethical, legal and social dimensions of medical and biomedical research on human subjects. Tracing the evolution of research practices from post-Second World War controversies to contemporary controlled experimentation, the work examines critical questions about whose interests are served by such research and the moral implications of conducting experiments on individuals unable to provide informed consent. Published by Pergamon, this scholarly volume addresses the tensions between advancing medical knowledge and protecting vulnerable research participants, offering essential insights into the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles that govern human subjects research in modern healthcare and scientific practice.