Ethics, Technology, and Engineering
An Introduction
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | Ibo van de Poel, Lamb¿r Royakkers | ISBN: | 9781444395716 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | March 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ibo van de Poel, Lamb¿r Royakkers |
| ISBN: | 9781444395716 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | March 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
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
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
