Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction

by Ibo Van De Poel and Lamber Royakkers

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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
  • ISBN10 6613408298
  • ISBN13 9786613408297
  • Publish Date 25 February 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 28 August 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 376
  • Language English