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Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction

By Ibo van de Poel , Lambèr Royakkers

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2011
ISBN
1444330950, 9781444330953
LCC
BJ59 .P63 2011
Open Library ID
OL25008234M
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1407250 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
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Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

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 technologiesCan 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 theoriesIncludes an extensive glossary with key terms

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