Overview
In today’s increasingly competitive business world, engineers are continually faced with ethical questions that balance the needs of clients with those of society as a whole. With the dynamic nature of technological growth, the ethical challenges become more and more difficult to quantify and the potential for unintended and unwanted consequences increases exponentially. Individual profits and public service do not often align, hence the need for a code of ethics. Ethics and Responsibilities of Engineers is designed to help students and new practitioners understand from where ethics originate and how they have developed in the profession. It is written to help engineers understand how the coursework they take in school aligns with the public good. What separates this book from others is the focus on the historical development of ethics for the profession and the role played by our educational system, accreditation commissions, and licensing boards. The trust that the public has in their judgment to protect and serve society is what allows engineers to be held in high esteem.
Full Product Details
Author: Frederick Bloetscher
Publisher: J Ross Publishing
Imprint: J Ross Publishing
Weight: 0.333kg
ISBN: 9781604271843
ISBN 10: 1604271841
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 30 December 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Dr. Bloetscher's book provides the engineering community with an awareness of the complex ethical challenges facing today's engineers... I highly recommend reading and sharing this publication with your fellow practitioners. --Albert Munniz, Vice President, Hazen and Sawyer Not only does Ethics and Responsibilities of Engineers address its title topics, but it also serves as a compelling testament to the field itself. While the writing style is accessible to emerging engineers, the oftentimes nuanced subject matter is critical to all engineers. --William Schnabel, Dean, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines
Author Information
Frederick Bloetscher is currently a Professor of Civil, Environmental & Geomatics Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Community Outreach at Florida Atlantic University. His research focus has been on urban infrastructure systems, particularly public water, stormwater, and sewer systems and their sustainability. Dr. Bloetscher co-teaches the first semester of the capstone design course at FAU, focusing on consideration of ethical issues. He is also the author of Practical Concepts for Capstone Design Engineering and Public Infrastructure Management.
