Ethics, Technology, and Engine

By Lamber Royakkers, Ibo van de Poel, Lamb?r Royakkers

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444330950
• ISBN13: 9781444330953
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"