Alastair S. Gunn and P. Aarne Vesilind provide students with practical insight into the engineering code of ethics and how a practicing engineer is obligated to act in a responsible manner. To illustrate the complexities involved with acting in an ethical fashion, the authors have created characters that encounter a number of situations that test the engineering code of ethics. The dialog between these characters highlights different perspectives of realistic situations that students will face as practicing engineers. As they proceed through the book, students see how the code can help in decision making, as well as the implications of various decisions. The philosophical theory that supports the ethical positions encountered is presented as boxed material following each section.
- ISBN10 0495295868
- ISBN13 9780495295860
- Publish Date 28 May 2010 (first published 7 October 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 August 2016
- Publish Country AU
- Imprint Cengage Learning Australia
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 183
- Language English