Recipients of this list server may be interested in a just-published book In the Public Interest. It is on encouraging whistleblowing, to be discussed tomorrow evening ( below) . The book draws on practices in Australia, the UK and the US, documenting the considerable evidence that blowing the whistle does stop wrongdoing. The practice faces many problems, including the wrath that descends on the whistleblower, and the widespread belief that dobbing is wrong. Governments world-wide are therefore increasingly adopting programs to protect whistleblower from retaliation, as well as ensure that action is taken on their disclosures.
The book argues that a high priority in the teaching of these protections will lead to increased ethical behaviour in business and government. Also that much additional research is needed. An on-line copy can be purchased at the discount price of $18 through a special deal that the publisher has made with the Australian Association of Professional and Applied Ethics. Contact <mailto:[email protected]> peter_bowden @usyd.edu.au for details and ordering. <http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistlebl owers-and-those-who-speak-out/> http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistleblo wers-and-those-who-speak-out/ The author will talk about the book ,Wednesday evening 11th, June at Philo Agora , Sydneys Philosophy Café <http://www.philoagora.com/> http://www.philoagora.com/ . 7 for 7.30, Abla Pastry , 425 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill. Peter Bowden ( Dr.) <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] In the Public Interest <http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistlebl owers-and-those-who-speak-out/> http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistleblo wers-and-those-who-speak-out/ Peter Bowden ( Dr.) [email protected] In the Public Interest <http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistlebl owers-and-those-who-speak-out/> http://www.tilde.com.au/product/in-the-public-interest-protecting-whistleblo wers-and-those-who-speak-out/
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