Published by INES:

Wissenschaften Technik und Ethik

by

Wolfgang Bender and Linda Hartenberger

The book is a German compilation of short descriptions of institutes, centers, working groups, projects and initiatives. It gives an overview over major research centers, teaching programs and a selection of related initiatives relevant to the interface of science, engineering and ethics. It provides information as a basis for networks and further permeation of research, teaching and public debate on this timely, but difficult topic.

The geographic focus has been put – as an initial step – on activities in Germany, enriched by a few selected examples from Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Even in the case of Germany, the compilation does not intend to provide a complete coverage but rather focusses on some of the centers that put major weight on the subject and on programs which have been initiated during the last 5 – 10 years.

The compilation was put together at the Institut für Theologie und Sozialethik of the Technische Hochschule Darmstadt as a project of the INES working group

"Standing Committee on Ethical Questions and the Responsibility of Scientists and Engineers." The project has been financed by the Berghof-Stiftung für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung. Copies of the booklet may be obtained from the INES office at Dortmund.