Ethics, Technology, and Engineering

An Introduction

Ibo van de Poel author Lamber Royakkers author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:8th Apr '11

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Ethics, Technology, and Engineering cover

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

ISBN: 9781444330946

Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 26mm

Weight: 821g

376 pages