Tragedy in the Gulf: A Call for a New Engineering Ethic (Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, and Society)

by George Catalano

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The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed.
  • ISBN13 9781608456284
  • Publish Date 1 January 2010
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Morgan & Claypool Publishers
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 93
  • Language English