Ethics, Technology, and Engineering

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Ethics, Technology, and Engineering

An Introduction

Philosophy Ethics and moral philosophy Engineering: general

Authors: Ibo van de Poel, Lamber Royakkers

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Language: English

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Published on: 23 March 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 5 Mb

ISBN: 9781444395716


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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