Title

Science and human rights: A bridge towards benefiting humanity

Authors

Jeffrey H. Toney, Kean University
Hank Kaplowitz, Kean University
Rongsun Pu, Massachusetts General Hospital
Feng Qi, Kean University
George Chang, Kean University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Abstract

Three case studies involving scientists from different disciplines that contribute their expertise to advancing human rights in the US and abroad are discussed. Scientific research can have a greater impact on society if directed towards solving problems relevant to human rights. Progress in science and technology can be abused, leading to violations of human rights but can also benefit humanity. Scientists have an opportunity to play an active role in preserving human rights. © 2010 by The Johns Hopkins University Press.

Publication Title

Human Rights Quarterly

First Page Number

1008

Last Page Number

1017

DOI

10.1353/hrq.2010.0023

Recommended Citation

Toney, Jeffrey H.; Kaplowitz, Hank; Pu, Rongsun; Qi, Feng; and Chang, George, "Science and human rights: A bridge towards benefiting humanity" (2010). Kean Publications. 2369.
https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/keanpublications/2369