Ebook: Ethics and Planning Research

The consideration of ethics in social research has gained increasing prominence in the past few years, particularly research which seeks to inform public policy. This important and unique book aims to provide a thorough examination of issues relating to research ethics in planning for an international audience. The authors examine alternative frameworks within which ethical action can be discussed and critically describe some key institutional arrangements surrounding the management of ethical behavior in research. They also provide some reflective accounts of ethical challenges in planning research.