Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction

Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction
ISBN-10
1444395718
ISBN-13
9781444395716
Category
Science
Pages
376
Language
English
Published
2011-03-23
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Ibo van de Poel, Lambèr Royakkers

Description

Featuring a wide range of international case studies, Ethics, Technology, and Engineering presents a unique and systematic approach for engineering students to deal with the ethical issues that are increasingly inherent in engineering practice. Utilizes a systematic approach to ethical case analysis -- the ethical cycle -- which features a wide range of real-life international case studies including the Challenger Space Shuttle, the Herald of Free Enterprise and biofuels. Covers a broad range of topics, including ethics in design, risks, responsibility, sustainability, and emerging technologies Can be used in conjunction with the online ethics tool Agora (http://www.ethicsandtechnology.com) Provides engineering students with a clear introduction to the main ethical theories Includes an extensive glossary with key terms

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