Ethics for Psychologists, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-1-4051-8878-4
Hardcover
328 pages
August 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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From review of 1st edition:
"This book will prove an invaluable resource to those seeking a broad, cross-national ethical perspective that applies to psychologists across specialities." (Roz Shafran, Behaviour Research and Therapy, vol. 40, 2002)
"This book is a wide-ranging and erudite examination of ethical principles that affect psychological practice and research. Francis reviews many of the philosophical, legal, and political systems related to psychological ethics, as well as the ethical codes produced by various professional associations, and offers practical advice on how ethical dilemmas might be dealt with. Unlike some prescriptive treatments of ethics for psychologists, Francis's analysis recognizes situations in which the ethically commendable resolution is not at all obvious, or where it could conflict with the psychologist's obligations as an employee or as a member of society, or even with the law. The step-by-step consideration of how to think one's way through such challenges is one of the best parts of the book."–Professor Peter Suedfeld, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada
"Practitioners, academics and students alike will welcome this
updated version of a ground-breaking book on a subject that
continues to challenge them all. Practitioners at the coal-face
will welcome the steady guidance it gives on contentious issues
with which they have to contend on a daily basis. Academics will
appreciate the confidence with which it takes them into the world
of applied philosophy without genuflection to logical positivism
that eschews values. Students will warm to the rare presentation of
wisdom, wit, and clarity of expression in a textbook on a subject
dear to their hearts. The author, the British Psychological
Society, and the publisher are to be congratulated on its
publication."
–Professor Tony Taylor PhD, Emeritus Professor of
Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
"Ronald Francis inspires with a wonderfully humane and practical
guide to ethical decision making for psychologist. His principles
are grounded within the context of cases and issues that all
psychologists meet sometime during their career. His principles and
discussion on ethical decision making are not only useful but also
stimulating and thought-provoking."
–Professor Paul Wilson OAM, Chair of Criminology and
Forensic Psychology, Bond University, Australia
"Ronald Francis brings both a scholarly and practitioner’s
perspective to this useful work on professional ethics for
psychologists. Codes of conduct have evolved as the varied
professional roles of psychologists have become better defined.
This volume takes us into the issues that all psychologists need to
deal with as they relate these codes to their daily activities.
Francis engages us with a valuable overview of theory as well as
clear case examples. A wise, easy read and a most valuable adjunct
to the formal codes of practice, it is an excellent text for
courses in professional ethics and a ‘must-have’ for
the psychologist’s reference shelf."
–Gordon Stanley, PhD, FAPS., Pearson Professor of
Educational Assessment, The University of Oxford, and Emeritus
Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne